2012 PEN to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 37.8137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 35.1316.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6820 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2628 to the December average rate of 37.3201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.8137 was up 7.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 35.2141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PEN to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.5528, compared to 36.7962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2433 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.0064 AOA (High: 37.8137 / Low: 35.8072). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2320 AOA (High: 35.3637 / Low: 35.1316).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2030 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 36.6690) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.9511), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7179 (+8.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3637 | 35.1316 | 35.2628 |
| February | 35.6139 | 35.2673 | 35.3972 |
| March | 35.6704 | 35.2000 | 35.5566 |
| April | 36.0675 | 35.6136 | 35.7935 |
| May | 36.0936 | 35.1680 | 35.6927 |
| June | 36.1074 | 35.1777 | 35.6143 |
| July | 37.8137 | 35.8072 | 36.6690 |
| August | 36.6868 | 36.1916 | 36.4660 |
| September | 36.8515 | 36.4877 | 36.6699 |
| October | 36.9912 | 36.7026 | 36.8655 |
| November | 37.0829 | 36.5762 | 36.7866 |
| December | 37.6269 | 37.0374 | 37.3201 |