YEARLY HIGH
1.0364 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.9358 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9735 XPF

2012 AOA to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.9358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1005 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9746 to the December average rate of 0.9504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0364 was up 4.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9917, 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 5,182 XPF
2011 Average 4,586 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,679 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 502.59 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0150
0.9441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XPF 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 0.9682, compared to 0.9787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0667 XPF (High: 1.0129 / Low: 0.9462). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 XPF (High: 0.9708 / Low: 0.9555).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0039) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1066 (+11.89%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0039
2011 Avg (July) 0.8973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9920 0.9551 0.9746
February 0.9614 0.9358 0.9500
March 0.9628 0.9404 0.9516
April 0.9621 0.9409 0.9535
May 1.0129 0.9462 0.9787
June 1.0159 0.9838 1.0007
July 1.0364 0.9828 1.0039
August 1.0266 0.9925 1.0091
September 0.9944 0.9528 0.9724
October 0.9708 0.9555 0.9634
November 0.9855 0.9613 0.9732
December 0.9635 0.9415 0.9504