YEARLY HIGH
1.0568 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.9788 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0227 AOA

2012 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.9788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0520 to the December average rate of 0.9852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0568 was down 4.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 528,396 AOA
2011 Average 541,635 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 489,417 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,979.04 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0587
0.9786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 1.0409, compared to 1.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0477 AOA (High: 1.0515 / Low: 1.0038). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 AOA (High: 1.0513 / Low: 1.0455).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0520) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0813), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0293 (-2.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0520
2011 Avg (January) 1.0813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0568 1.0453 1.0520
February 1.0507 1.0441 1.0472
March 1.0499 1.0358 1.0451
April 1.0513 1.0455 1.0484
May 1.0490 1.0189 1.0421
June 1.0168 1.0074 1.0108
July 1.0515 1.0038 1.0236
August 1.0198 1.0064 1.0118
September 1.0197 1.0044 1.0110
October 1.0045 0.9958 0.9995
November 0.9984 0.9904 0.9957
December 0.9918 0.9788 0.9852