2012 NPR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2170 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.0500 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1196 AOA

2012 NPR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.2170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1670 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1577 to the December average rate of 1.0953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2170 was down 8.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,085 AOA

2011 Average 6,334 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 5,250 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 834.83 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2183

1.0516

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.1432, compared to 1.0960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0951 AOA (High: 1.2050 / Low: 1.1099). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 AOA (High: 1.0811 / Low: 1.0643).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0951

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.2044) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1018 (-7.79%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.2044

2011 Avg (February) 1.3062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2050	1.1099	1.1577
February	1.2170	1.1821	1.2044
March	1.2074	1.1626	1.1813
April	1.1750	1.1302	1.1516
May	1.1319	1.0607	1.0986
June	1.0772	1.0500	1.0655
July	1.1238	1.0685	1.0936
August	1.0811	1.0643	1.0749
September	1.1288	1.0704	1.0957
October	1.1544	1.1062	1.1263
November	1.1099	1.0755	1.0901
December	1.1036	1.0867	1.0953