YEARLY HIGH
0.2054 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1873 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1954 AOA

2013 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1943 to the December average rate of 0.2038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2054 was up 5.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,027 AOA
2012 Average 935 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 936 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.73 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2052
0.1886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1923, compared to 0.1984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0085 AOA (High: 0.2010 / Low: 0.1925). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AOA (High: 0.1967 / Low: 0.1935).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2038) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+6.43%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2038
2012 Avg (December) 0.1915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1984 0.1905 0.1943
February 0.1996 0.1911 0.1955
March 0.1918 0.1873 0.1900
April 0.1925 0.1876 0.1906
May 0.1926 0.1881 0.1902
June 0.1964 0.1905 0.1934
July 0.1945 0.1880 0.1921
August 0.1967 0.1935 0.1954
September 0.2010 0.1925 0.1969
October 0.2046 0.2002 0.2024
November 0.2017 0.1975 0.2000
December 0.2054 0.2015 0.2038