YEARLY HIGH
31.1959 AOA
YEARLY LOW
26.6553 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3544 AOA

2012 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 31.1959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 26.6553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5406 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0433 to the December average rate of 30.6904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.1959 was down 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 35.1769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 623,918 AOA
2011 Average 633,906 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 533,106 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,812.25 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.9831
27.4712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 29.1032, compared to 29.6056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.3725 AOA (High: 30.2486 / Low: 26.8760). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8304 AOA (High: 29.3080 / Low: 28.4776).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3725
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 30.6904) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.9121), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7783 (+9.95%).

2012 Avg (December) 30.6904
2011 Avg (December) 27.9121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6970 26.8814 28.0433
February 30.9527 29.3243 30.0364
March 30.7299 29.8371 30.3613
April 30.6008 29.5700 29.9690
May 30.2486 26.8760 28.4452
June 28.5070 26.6553 27.7639
July 29.1138 27.3201 28.4065
August 29.3080 28.4776 28.9328
September 30.8354 28.5969 29.7603
October 30.5998 29.7041 30.1724
November 30.3346 29.0237 29.6708
December 31.1959 30.0309 30.6904