2024 WST to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 340.8929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 295.8130.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.0798 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.5916 to the December average rate of 326.1831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 340.8929 was up 11.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 305.6833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 299.3505, compared to 323.2073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.8568 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 16.7763 AOA (High: 340.8929 / Low: 324.1165). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0058 AOA (High: 326.2500 / Low: 325.2442).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.4978 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 326.9083) against the same month in 2023 (average: 301.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8370 (+8.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 297.3214 | 295.9729 | 296.5916 |
| February | 297.3214 | 295.8130 | 296.7894 |
| March | 299.2857 | 295.9007 | 298.0029 |
| April | 299.2857 | 297.3689 | 298.4260 |
| May | 305.8929 | 297.8786 | 301.0659 |
| June | 305.8929 | 304.8675 | 305.2270 |
| July | 313.6970 | 307.2618 | 311.3482 |
| August | 324.1071 | 313.4589 | 317.6672 |
| September | 336.5595 | 325.8393 | 331.4061 |
| October | 340.8929 | 324.1165 | 326.9083 |
| November | 326.2500 | 325.2442 | 325.7306 |
| December | 327.8571 | 325.7143 | 326.1831 |