YEARLY HIGH
0.0734 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0704 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 BOB

2012 AOA to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.0704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0726 to the December average rate of 0.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0734 was down 3.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0758, 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 367 BOB
2011 Average 372 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 352 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.35 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0733
0.0721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BOB 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 0.0726, compared to 0.0729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0031 BOB (High: 0.0734 / Low: 0.0704). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0732 / Low: 0.0729).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0732) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-2.02%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0732
2011 Avg (August) 0.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0729 0.0723 0.0726
February 0.0728 0.0723 0.0726
March 0.0731 0.0723 0.0726
April 0.0727 0.0723 0.0725
May 0.0731 0.0722 0.0726
June 0.0731 0.0723 0.0728
July 0.0734 0.0704 0.0722
August 0.0734 0.0729 0.0732
September 0.0733 0.0729 0.0731
October 0.0734 0.0728 0.0732
November 0.0732 0.0729 0.0731
December 0.0732 0.0727 0.0729