YEARLY HIGH
37.8137 AOA
YEARLY LOW
35.1316 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.1745 AOA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,068 AOA
2011 Average 169,835 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 175,658 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,410.12 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.5258
35.0571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0064
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (July) 36.6690
2011 Avg (July) 33.9511

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