YEARLY HIGH
55.6326 AOA
YEARLY LOW
44.7773 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.0485 AOA

2012 BRL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 55.6326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 44.7773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8553 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.0797 to the December average rate of 46.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 55.6326 was down 8.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.6284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,390,814 AOA
2011 Average 1,401,237 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,119,433 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271,381.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.1583
45.1241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 51.2305, compared to 46.8664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.2305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.1555 AOA (High: 50.1026 / Low: 45.9471). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6536 AOA (High: 47.4024 / Low: 46.7488).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1555
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6536

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 3.2592 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 55.2388) against the same month in 2011 (average: 55.7857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5469 (-0.98%).

2012 Avg (February) 55.2388
2011 Avg (February) 55.7857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.7315 50.6974 53.0797
February 55.6326 54.6283 55.2388
March 55.1222 51.6472 53.0565
April 52.2649 50.3039 51.3713
May 50.1026 45.9471 48.1121
June 47.2285 45.6592 46.5245
July 48.6861 46.5305 47.6598
August 47.4234 46.5492 47.0819
September 47.4024 46.7488 47.0953
October 47.3379 46.6827 47.0260
November 47.1015 45.2728 46.2920
December 46.8600 44.7773 46.0437