YEARLY HIGH
58.7771 AOA
YEARLY LOW
55.0890 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.1647 AOA

2012 GEL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 58.7771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 55.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6881 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8975 to the December average rate of 57.7243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 58.7771 was up 2.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.4588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293,885 AOA
2011 Average 277,759 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 275,445 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,440.54 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

58.9127
54.8923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 57.8095, compared to 56.5199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.8095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.5199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.5231 AOA (High: 57.6436 / Low: 55.1204). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2033 AOA (High: 55.3628 / Low: 55.1595).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.5231
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 58.5776) against the same month in 2011 (average: 55.5376), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0401 (+5.47%).

2012 Avg (May) 58.5776
2011 Avg (May) 55.5376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.0486 56.7529 56.8975
February 58.4582 56.8343 57.3161
March 58.1111 56.8975 57.5834
April 58.5260 57.7548 58.1809
May 58.7771 58.3332 58.5776
June 58.5243 57.9395 58.3012
July 57.5309 55.0890 56.3597
August 55.3628 55.1595 55.2934
September 55.3885 55.1184 55.2273
October 57.6436 55.1204 56.9917
November 57.7218 57.2224 57.5233
December 57.9571 57.5466 57.7243