2013 SAR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 26.1368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 25.5119.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6249 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5634 to the December average rate of 26.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 26.1368 was down 1.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 26.4530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SAR to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.6120, compared to 25.8426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2306 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.4459 AOA (High: 26.0305 / Low: 25.5846). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 AOA (High: 25.5929 / Low: 25.5782).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 26.0273) against the same month in 2012 (average: 25.5422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4851 (+1.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5799 | 25.5513 | 25.5634 |
| February | 25.5929 | 25.5782 | 25.5852 |
| March | 25.8295 | 25.5865 | 25.6317 |
| April | 25.6218 | 25.5683 | 25.6011 |
| May | 25.6942 | 25.6068 | 25.6278 |
| June | 25.6833 | 25.6374 | 25.6627 |
| July | 25.7267 | 25.5929 | 25.6772 |
| August | 25.7521 | 25.5119 | 25.6681 |
| September | 26.0305 | 25.5846 | 25.7922 |
| October | 26.0769 | 25.7899 | 25.9640 |
| November | 25.9792 | 25.8205 | 25.9268 |
| December | 26.1368 | 25.9690 | 26.0273 |