YEARLY HIGH
11.4113 AOA
YEARLY LOW
10.5026 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0531 AOA

2012 MAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 11.4113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 10.5026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9086 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0279 to the December average rate of 11.2788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.4113 was down 6.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.1664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,056 AOA
2011 Average 57,825 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 52,513 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,543.10 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.3334
10.6783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 11.0955, compared to 11.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5744 AOA (High: 11.2840 / Low: 10.7097). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1618 AOA (High: 11.2326 / Low: 11.0708).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5744
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1618

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 11.2651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0435 (-0.38%).

2012 Avg (February) 11.2651
2011 Avg (February) 11.3086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2411 10.8596 11.0279
February 11.4113 11.1337 11.2651
March 11.3696 11.1241 11.2468
April 11.3552 11.1349 11.2309
May 11.2840 10.7097 10.9959
June 10.9223 10.6860 10.8064
July 11.0365 10.5026 10.7981
August 10.8732 10.6419 10.7329
September 11.2414 10.8505 11.0621
October 11.2326 11.0708 11.1414
November 11.1853 10.9464 11.0510
December 11.3811 11.1490 11.2788