YEARLY HIGH
27.2476 AOA
YEARLY LOW
25.8732 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2066 AOA

2012 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 27.2476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 25.8732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3744 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0891 to the December average rate of 26.3101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.2476 was up 4.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.1688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,238 AOA
2011 Average 128,498 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 129,366 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,871.75 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.5914
26.0434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 26.1201, compared to 26.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1059 AOA (High: 27.2476 / Low: 26.1417). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0403 AOA (High: 26.2307 / Low: 26.1903).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1059
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3372 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 26.5458) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.5752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9706 (+3.79%).

2012 Avg (July) 26.5458
2011 Avg (July) 25.5752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.1482 26.0293 26.0891
February 26.1464 26.0586 26.0973
March 26.1496 25.8732 26.0994
April 26.1603 26.0917 26.1280
May 26.1890 26.1003 26.1469
June 26.2112 26.0595 26.1602
July 27.2476 26.1417 26.5458
August 26.2307 26.1903 26.2085
September 26.2952 26.1887 26.2150
October 26.3329 26.1989 26.2233
November 26.3263 26.2155 26.2563
December 26.3296 26.2812 26.3101