YEARLY HIGH
12.6586 AOA
YEARLY LOW
10.6929 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6470 AOA

2012 NAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 12.6586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 10.6929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9656 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8553 to the December average rate of 11.1021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6586 was down 10.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.1677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,293 AOA
2011 Average 64,771 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 53,465 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,828.17 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6690
10.7034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 11.9936, compared to 11.3004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1355 AOA (High: 12.3153 / Low: 11.1799). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3161 AOA (High: 11.6736 / Low: 11.3576).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1355
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3161

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 0.4918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 12.5052) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.4470), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9418 (-7.00%).

2012 Avg (March) 12.5052
2011 Avg (March) 13.4470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2541 11.5965 11.8553
February 12.5729 12.2219 12.4040
March 12.6586 12.3245 12.5052
April 12.4857 11.9115 12.1613
May 12.3153 11.1799 11.6887
June 11.6261 11.0882 11.3471
July 12.0604 11.2026 11.7205
August 11.7998 11.2468 11.5429
September 11.6736 11.3576 11.5308
October 11.4611 10.8069 11.0391
November 11.0492 10.6929 10.8672
December 11.3419 10.8153 11.1021