2013 WST to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.5805 AOA

YEARLY LOW

40.5047 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.7235 AOA

2013 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 42.5805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 40.5047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0757 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9519 to the December average rate of 42.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 42.5805 was down 0.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 42.7139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212,902 AOA

2012 Average 206,468 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 202,524 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,378.69 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

42.3224

40.6882

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 41.8672, compared to 41.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.5333 AOA (High: 42.1221 / Low: 40.5887). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2975 AOA (High: 42.1384 / Low: 41.8409).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5333

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 42.0724) against the same month in 2012 (average: 41.8325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2398 (+0.57%).

2013 Avg (April) 42.0724

2012 Avg (April) 41.8325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.1384	41.8409	41.9519
February	42.3353	41.6432	42.1567
March	42.1508	41.6474	41.8320
April	42.5805	41.7286	42.0724
May	42.1175	41.3865	41.7527
June	41.8330	41.1324	41.4378
July	41.2681	40.8808	41.0356
August	41.1341	40.5047	40.8244
September	42.1221	40.5887	41.4381
October	42.5333	41.7593	42.1862
November	42.3037	41.3333	41.9854
December	42.2892	41.8477	42.0094