2012 BAM to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.1719 AOA

YEARLY LOW

58.7534 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

62.6763 AOA

2012 BAM to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 65.1719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 58.7534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4185 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6080 to the December average rate of 64.1742, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 65.1719 was down 7.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 70.6029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 325,860 AOA

2011 Average 332,609 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 293,767 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,092.57 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

64.5643

60.0533

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AOA 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 63.0139, compared to 62.3386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.3386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.0848 AOA (High: 64.3100 / Low: 60.2252). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9868 AOA (High: 63.7896 / Low: 62.8029).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0848

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 64.1884) against the same month in 2011 (average: 64.8304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6419 (-0.99%).

2012 Avg (February) 64.1884

2011 Avg (February) 64.8304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.0627	61.4329	62.6080
February	65.1719	63.3995	64.1884
March	64.8319	63.2723	64.1044
April	64.8319	63.4045	63.9558
May	64.3100	60.2252	62.2483
June	61.6585	60.1891	60.9787
July	62.0353	58.7534	60.7160
August	61.2899	59.3494	60.4292
September	63.9972	61.2145	62.7553
October	63.7896	62.8029	63.2953
November	63.4672	62.0003	62.6616
December	64.8600	63.2846	64.1742