YEARLY HIGH
0.8047 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.7290 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7631 AOA

2012 ISK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.8047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.7290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0757 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7682 to the December average rate of 0.7560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8047 was down 4.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,024 AOA
2011 Average 4,033 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,645 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.41 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7991
0.7424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.7566, compared to 0.7696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0385 AOA (High: 0.7676 / Low: 0.7292). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 AOA (High: 0.7599 / Low: 0.7449).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7943) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-2.30%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7943
2011 Avg (August) 0.8130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7771 0.7557 0.7682
February 0.7795 0.7554 0.7705
March 0.7599 0.7449 0.7527
April 0.7580 0.7418 0.7507
May 0.7676 0.7292 0.7500
June 0.7645 0.7290 0.7471
July 0.7885 0.7566 0.7679
August 0.8047 0.7793 0.7943
September 0.7897 0.7656 0.7779
October 0.7841 0.7483 0.7697
November 0.7610 0.7397 0.7515
December 0.7660 0.7435 0.7560