2012 GMD to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GMD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GMD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 2.7979.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5095 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2045 to the December average rate of 3.0892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3074 was down 6.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GMD to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.1469, compared to 2.9993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1477 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.3988 AOA (High: 3.2057 / Low: 2.8068). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 AOA (High: 2.9086 / Low: 2.8462).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1096 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.2045) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1400 (-4.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3074 | 3.1342 | 3.2045 |
| February | 3.2404 | 3.0630 | 3.1309 |
| March | 3.2330 | 3.0784 | 3.1148 |
| April | 3.2833 | 3.1579 | 3.2149 |
| May | 3.1730 | 3.0831 | 3.1347 |
| June | 3.1618 | 3.0208 | 3.0818 |
| July | 3.1595 | 2.9929 | 3.0746 |
| August | 3.0407 | 2.8473 | 2.9981 |
| September | 2.9086 | 2.8462 | 2.8885 |
| October | 2.9163 | 2.7979 | 2.8513 |
| November | 3.2057 | 2.8068 | 3.0941 |
| December | 3.2150 | 2.9441 | 3.0892 |