2023 WST to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

305.6833 AOA

YEARLY LOW

185.6100 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

250.5159 AOA

2023 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 305.6833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 185.6100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.0732 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.7632 to the December average rate of 296.7748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 305.6833 was up 43.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 213.1499, 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 1,528,416 AOA

2022 Average 861,512 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 928,050 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600,366.24 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

316.4503

174.3857

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 200.0943, compared to 300.9374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 100.8431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.0943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 300.9374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 86.5812 AOA (High: 302.8791 / Low: 216.2979). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5102 AOA (High: 187.0398 / Low: 186.5296).

June Spread (Volatile) ±86.5812

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.6712 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 304.6116) against the same month in 2022 (average: 158.2521), the exchange rate shifted by +146.3595 (+92.49%).

2023 Avg (September) 304.6116

2022 Avg (September) 158.2521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.0398	186.5296	186.7632
February	188.1337	186.6240	187.1997
March	188.1771	186.2037	187.4847
April	186.9375	185.6100	186.2244
May	214.1184	186.4757	194.5281
June	302.8791	216.2979	258.3659
July	303.8059	302.2227	302.9778
August	304.5797	303.3919	303.7890
September	305.6833	303.4765	304.6116
October	304.7670	295.5300	301.0712
November	297.3214	295.6129	296.4000
December	297.3214	295.9982	296.7748