YEARLY HIGH
7.5280 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.6151 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2597 AOA

2012 MXN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 7.5280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 6.6151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9129 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0830 to the December average rate of 7.4366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.5280 was down 6.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.0859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 376,398 AOA
2011 Average 377,464 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 330,753 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,645.50 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.5237
6.7717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 7.1830, compared to 7.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6828 AOA (High: 7.3692 / Low: 6.6864). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1616 AOA (High: 7.2945 / Low: 7.1329).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6828
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2981 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 7.4611) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.7521), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2910 (-3.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 7.4611
2011 Avg (March) 7.7521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3622 6.7924 7.0830
February 7.5095 7.3350 7.4300
March 7.5280 7.2829 7.4611
April 7.4894 7.1817 7.2939
May 7.3692 6.6864 6.9958
June 7.1167 6.6151 6.8344
July 7.4916 6.9711 7.2389
August 7.2945 7.1329 7.2444
September 7.5020 7.2208 7.3793
October 7.5037 7.3078 7.4071
November 7.4034 7.2118 7.3115
December 7.5279 7.3616 7.4366