YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0621 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0682 AOA

2012 BIF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0732 to the December average rate of 0.0628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0742 was down 9.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 371 AOA
2011 Average 387 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 311 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.26 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0742
0.0618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0713, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 AOA (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0689). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AOA (High: 0.0667 / Low: 0.0657).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0723) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-5.56%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0723
2011 Avg (April) 0.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0741 0.0717 0.0732
February 0.0738 0.0726 0.0731
March 0.0738 0.0725 0.0732
April 0.0742 0.0689 0.0723
May 0.0698 0.0674 0.0684
June 0.0683 0.0670 0.0678
July 0.0705 0.0657 0.0677
August 0.0667 0.0657 0.0661
September 0.0667 0.0644 0.0656
October 0.0650 0.0640 0.0644
November 0.0650 0.0629 0.0639
December 0.0642 0.0621 0.0628