2013 SHP to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 161.6957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 142.9471.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7486 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.1862 to the December average rate of 159.8554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 161.6957 was up 3.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 155.9118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SHP 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 148.2998, compared to 153.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3673 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 8.5947 AOA (High: 157.5273 / Low: 148.9326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7158 AOA (High: 161.6957 / Low: 158.9799).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5252 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 159.8554) against the same month in 2012 (average: 154.5677), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2877 (+3.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.8975 | 150.6088 | 153.1862 |
| February | 151.5889 | 145.2081 | 148.6610 |
| March | 147.5616 | 142.9471 | 145.0364 |
| April | 149.0736 | 144.9898 | 147.0522 |
| May | 149.5310 | 144.6944 | 147.0046 |
| June | 151.2810 | 146.0906 | 148.8585 |
| July | 147.8745 | 143.3349 | 146.1263 |
| August | 150.8832 | 145.7779 | 149.2141 |
| September | 157.5273 | 148.9326 | 153.5176 |
| October | 158.3924 | 154.8120 | 156.6273 |
| November | 159.4055 | 154.7934 | 156.6621 |
| December | 161.6957 | 158.9799 | 159.8554 |