YEARLY HIGH
0.3551 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3045 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3256 RUB

2012 AOA to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.3045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3302 to the December average rate of 0.3207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3551 was up 2.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3473, 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 1,776 RUB
2011 Average 1,571 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,523 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.06 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3491
0.3051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to RUB 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 0.3220, compared to 0.3291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0414 RUB (High: 0.3499 / Low: 0.3085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 RUB (High: 0.3229 / Low: 0.3169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3454) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+14.93%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3454
2011 Avg (June) 0.3005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3398 0.3170 0.3302
February 0.3190 0.3063 0.3139
March 0.3142 0.3045 0.3088
April 0.3121 0.3059 0.3098
May 0.3499 0.3085 0.3242
June 0.3551 0.3388 0.3454
July 0.3442 0.3279 0.3359
August 0.3401 0.3305 0.3348
September 0.3390 0.3198 0.3289
October 0.3297 0.3222 0.3259
November 0.3326 0.3225 0.3284
December 0.3229 0.3169 0.3207