YEARLY HIGH
351.8960 AOA
YEARLY LOW
337.5227 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
340.6048 AOA

2012 KWD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 351.8960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 337.5227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3733 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.7730 to the December average rate of 340.4096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 351.8960 was up 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 346.6538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,759,480 AOA
2011 Average 1,692,057 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,687,614 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,866.31 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

343.9054
337.6773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 341.1884, compared to 340.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.1884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 340.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 13.9657 AOA (High: 351.8960 / Low: 337.9303). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1399 AOA (High: 340.7537 / Low: 339.6139).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.9657
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.1901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 343.3864) against the same month in 2011 (average: 339.6499), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7365 (+1.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 343.3864
2011 Avg (July) 339.6499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.9964 339.5934 340.7730
February 343.3596 341.2719 342.2919
March 342.6794 338.1835 341.1751
April 343.0128 340.9409 341.9560
May 342.8153 339.1518 341.0364
June 340.8285 338.9751 339.8981
July 351.8960 337.9303 343.3864
August 339.0793 337.5227 338.1963
September 340.9253 338.1331 339.5107
October 341.0482 339.2964 339.7095
November 339.7502 338.2308 338.9147
December 340.7537 339.6139 340.4096