YEARLY HIGH
8.2028 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.9824 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7520 AOA

2014 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 8.2028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 6.9824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2204 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0921 to the December average rate of 7.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.2028 was down 1.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.3368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,014 AOA
2013 Average 39,965 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 34,912 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,101.92 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.2024
6.9616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0426, compared to 7.4615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.5748 AOA (High: 7.7106 / Low: 7.1358). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0922 AOA (High: 7.5310 / Low: 7.4387).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5748
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 8.0990) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.1953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0963 (-1.18%).

2014 Avg (April) 8.0990
2013 Avg (April) 8.1953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1389 8.0149 8.0921
February 8.0936 7.9653 8.0442
March 8.1642 7.9920 8.0444
April 8.2028 7.9520 8.0990
May 8.1674 7.8024 8.0132
June 8.0695 7.9037 7.9626
July 7.9510 7.8571 7.9015
August 7.9616 7.5148 7.7770
September 7.5310 7.4387 7.4840
October 7.4947 6.9886 7.2434
November 7.1118 6.9824 7.0650
December 7.7106 7.1358 7.2978