YEARLY HIGH
43.0935 AOA
YEARLY LOW
40.7687 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1258 AOA

2014 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 43.0935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 40.7687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3248 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9065 to the December average rate of 42.4877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 43.0935 was up 1.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 42.5805, 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 215,468 AOA
2013 Average 208,599 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 203,844 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,624.02 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

42.8487
41.3413
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 42.2370, compared to 42.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.2370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 1.4393 AOA (High: 42.2080 / Low: 40.7687). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3559 AOA (High: 41.9466 / Low: 41.5906).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4393
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 42.7231) against the same month in 2013 (average: 41.7527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9704 (+2.32%).

2014 Avg (May) 42.7231
2013 Avg (May) 41.7527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2078 41.5809 41.9065
February 41.9466 41.5906 41.7505
March 42.6288 41.7569 42.0455
April 42.8809 42.3079 42.5678
May 43.0935 42.2181 42.7231
June 42.7717 42.1411 42.4289
July 42.8951 41.8921 42.3404
August 42.4786 42.0294 42.2949
September 42.2733 41.0136 41.7450
October 41.8510 41.0950 41.4669
November 42.2080 40.7687 41.7522
December 42.7487 42.1498 42.4877