2012 AOA to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0938 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0786 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0860 ZAR

2012 AOA to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0843 to the December average rate of 0.0901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0938 was up 3.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0902, 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 469 ZAR

2011 Average 388 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 393 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0933

0.0788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to ZAR 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0083 ZAR (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0812). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.0811 / Low: 0.0788).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0921) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+7.30%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0921

2011 Avg (November) 0.0858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0863	0.0815	0.0843
February	0.0822	0.0786	0.0806
March	0.0811	0.0788	0.0800
April	0.0840	0.0801	0.0823
May	0.0895	0.0812	0.0856
June	0.0904	0.0861	0.0882
July	0.0893	0.0829	0.0853
August	0.0888	0.0846	0.0866
September	0.0881	0.0857	0.0867
October	0.0931	0.0875	0.0908
November	0.0938	0.0904	0.0921
December	0.0931	0.0884	0.0901