YEARLY HIGH
2.3673 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.1490 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2612 AOA

2012 PHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 2.3673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.1490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2183 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1808 to the December average rate of 2.3354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3673 was up 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 591,836 AOA
2011 Average 540,220 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 537,256 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,580.78 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3508
2.1654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 2.2168, compared to 2.3055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1026 AOA (High: 2.3673 / Low: 2.2648). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 AOA (High: 2.3450 / Low: 2.3284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.3078) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1284 (+5.89%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.3078
2011 Avg (July) 2.1793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2253 2.1490 2.1808
February 2.2512 2.2095 2.2275
March 2.2350 2.1888 2.2160
April 2.2581 2.2169 2.2303
May 2.2574 2.1762 2.2182
June 2.2611 2.1883 2.2281
July 2.3673 2.2648 2.3078
August 2.2872 2.2490 2.2686
September 2.3077 2.2650 2.2888
October 2.3243 2.2868 2.3069
November 2.3454 2.3097 2.3257
December 2.3450 2.3284 2.3354