YEARLY HIGH
13.2488 AOA
YEARLY LOW
11.8938 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5055 AOA

2012 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 13.2488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 11.8938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3551 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7453 to the December average rate of 12.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.2488 was down 9.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.6422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,244 AOA
2011 Average 68,368 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 59,469 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,775.28 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.2349
11.9054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 12.7280, compared to 12.2830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.8862 AOA (High: 12.9044 / Low: 12.0182). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2361 AOA (High: 12.1299 / Low: 11.8938).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8862
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2361

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 0.3500 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 13.0934) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9460 (-6.74%).

2012 Avg (March) 13.0934
2011 Avg (March) 14.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0583 12.5395 12.7453
February 13.2471 12.9551 13.1241
March 13.2488 12.9364 13.0934
April 13.0210 12.5909 12.7919
May 12.9044 12.0182 12.4419
June 12.4523 12.0397 12.1715
July 12.8693 12.0974 12.4998
August 12.4947 12.2002 12.3652
September 12.5495 12.2812 12.4546
October 12.3962 11.9623 12.1601
November 12.1299 11.8938 12.0162
December 12.3208 12.0261 12.2019