YEARLY HIGH
0.1575 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1351 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1439 SCR

2012 AOA to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1462 to the December average rate of 0.1367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1575 was up 7.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1459, 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 787 SCR
2011 Average 665 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 675 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.78 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1532
0.1348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SCR 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 0.1483, compared to 0.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0114 SCR (High: 0.1475 / Low: 0.1361). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SCR (High: 0.1373 / Low: 0.1363).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1504) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+14.53%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1504
2011 Avg (July) 0.1314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1495 0.1406 0.1462
February 0.1509 0.1452 0.1474
March 0.1504 0.1435 0.1484
April 0.1507 0.1450 0.1474
May 0.1531 0.1456 0.1485
June 0.1542 0.1481 0.1517
July 0.1575 0.1470 0.1504
August 0.1475 0.1361 0.1390
September 0.1372 0.1351 0.1363
October 0.1382 0.1363 0.1373
November 0.1381 0.1364 0.1374
December 0.1373 0.1363 0.1367