2012 LRD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3260 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.2654 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2949 AOA

2012 LRD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 1.3260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.2654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3068 to the December average rate of 1.3105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3260 was down 1.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,630 AOA

2011 Average 6,491 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 6,327 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.71 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3138

1.2743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.2912, compared to 1.2986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0544 AOA (High: 1.3260 / Low: 1.2715). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 AOA (High: 1.3001 / Low: 1.2812).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+0.96%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2959

2011 Avg (July) 1.2835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3226	1.2907	1.3068
February	1.3149	1.2868	1.2974
March	1.3062	1.2852	1.2932
April	1.3001	1.2812	1.2900
May	1.2900	1.2654	1.2825
June	1.2890	1.2663	1.2776
July	1.3260	1.2715	1.2959
August	1.2965	1.2749	1.2888
September	1.3034	1.2827	1.2933
October	1.3255	1.2888	1.3056
November	1.3225	1.2887	1.2975
December	1.3217	1.2930	1.3105