YEARLY HIGH
14.2095 AOA
YEARLY LOW
13.6154 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7420 AOA

2012 BOB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 14.2095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 13.6154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5941 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7779 to the December average rate of 13.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2095 was up 2.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.8314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,048 AOA
2011 Average 67,136 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 68,077 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,970.52 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.8798
13.6465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 13.7737, compared to 13.7103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5912 AOA (High: 14.2095 / Low: 13.6183). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0684 AOA (High: 13.7210 / Low: 13.6527).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5912
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1922 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.8604) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.3678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4926 (+3.69%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.8604
2011 Avg (July) 13.3678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8231 13.7204 13.7779
February 13.8269 13.7321 13.7787
March 13.8272 13.6715 13.7670
April 13.8323 13.7545 13.8005
May 13.8439 13.6790 13.7827
June 13.8365 13.6841 13.7356
July 14.2095 13.6183 13.8604
August 13.7217 13.6154 13.6682
September 13.7268 13.6361 13.6795
October 13.7375 13.6296 13.6659
November 13.7210 13.6527 13.6773
December 13.7634 13.6635 13.7101