YEARLY HIGH
16.0993 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.4832 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7054 BIF

2012 AOA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 16.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 13.4832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6161 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6713 to the December average rate of 15.9133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.0993 was up 15.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.9267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,496 BIF
2011 Average 64,651 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 67,416 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,080.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.1385
13.4364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BIF 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 14.0376, compared to 15.3732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0428 BIF (High: 15.2196 / Low: 14.1768). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2145 BIF (High: 13.7717 / Low: 13.5572).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0428
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.9133) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.5874), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3259 (+17.12%).

2012 Avg (December) 15.9133
2011 Avg (December) 13.5874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9419 13.4951 13.6713
February 13.7717 13.5572 13.6883
March 13.8002 13.5424 13.6616
April 14.5186 13.4832 13.8296
May 14.8281 14.3324 14.6202
June 14.9175 14.6467 14.7543
July 15.2196 14.1768 14.7725
August 15.2232 14.9904 15.1228
September 15.5350 14.9953 15.2505
October 15.6237 15.3761 15.5359
November 15.8933 15.3853 15.6440
December 16.0993 15.5826 15.9133