YEARLY HIGH
1.1875 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.9760 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0887 AOA

2012 RSD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.1875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.9760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2115 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1677 to the December average rate of 1.1087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1875 was down 15.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,938 AOA
2011 Average 6,410 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 4,880 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,057.57 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1841
0.9872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.1163, compared to 1.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1233 AOA (High: 1.1282 / Low: 1.0049). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 AOA (High: 1.1429 / Low: 1.1168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1625) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0681 (-5.53%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1625
2011 Avg (February) 1.2306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1840 1.1514 1.1677
February 1.1875 1.1474 1.1625
March 1.1461 1.1185 1.1339
April 1.1429 1.1168 1.1242
May 1.1282 1.0049 1.0758
June 1.0526 1.0069 1.0336
July 1.0564 0.9760 1.0205
August 1.0198 0.9816 1.0036
September 1.0844 1.0147 1.0574
October 1.1196 1.0651 1.0890
November 1.1087 1.0773 1.0869
December 1.1231 1.0868 1.1087