2012 LSL to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6457 AOA

YEARLY LOW

10.7038 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6475 AOA

2012 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 12.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 10.7038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9419 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8554 to the December average rate of 11.1071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6457 was down 10.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.1760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,229 AOA

2011 Average 64,893 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 53,519 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,709.68 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6670

10.7046

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 11.9944, compared to 11.3005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1361 AOA (High: 12.3199 / Low: 11.1838). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3202 AOA (High: 12.6457 / Low: 12.3255).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1361

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 12.5034) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.4411), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9376 (-6.98%).

2012 Avg (March) 12.5034

2011 Avg (March) 13.4411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2513	11.5913	11.8554
February	12.6364	12.2127	12.4092
March	12.6457	12.3255	12.5034
April	12.4655	11.9066	12.1595
May	12.3199	11.1838	11.6812
June	11.6437	11.0870	11.3579
July	12.0614	11.1790	11.7166
August	11.7931	11.2334	11.5421
September	11.6916	11.3470	11.5336
October	11.4534	10.8075	11.0357
November	11.0316	10.7038	10.8681
December	11.3422	10.8171	11.1071