YEARLY HIGH
65.2198 AOA
YEARLY LOW
58.9077 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.6782 AOA

2012 BGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 65.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 58.9077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3122 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6047 to the December average rate of 64.2239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 65.2198 was down 7.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 70.8029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 326,099 AOA
2011 Average 332,855 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 294,538 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,560.79 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

64.6029
60.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 63.0053, compared to 62.3511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.3511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.8962 AOA (High: 64.2373 / Low: 60.3411). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1266 AOA (High: 63.9329 / Low: 62.8063).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8962
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1266

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 1.6225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 64.1704) against the same month in 2011 (average: 64.8850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7146 (-1.10%).

2012 Avg (February) 64.1704
2011 Avg (February) 64.8850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.0644 61.4662 62.6047
February 65.2198 63.1320 64.1704
March 64.9021 63.3715 64.0786
April 64.8122 63.3759 63.9560
May 64.2373 60.3411 62.3335
June 61.7216 59.9364 60.8887
July 62.1126 58.9077 60.7336
August 61.4151 59.8180 60.4343
September 63.9197 61.2775 62.7177
October 63.9329 62.8063 63.3220
November 63.5452 61.9875 62.6753
December 64.9318 63.3078 64.2239