2012 SAR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 26.4530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 25.1174.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3355 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3286 to the December average rate of 25.5422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.4530 was up 4.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.4036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SAR to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.3578, compared to 25.5281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1703 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0548 AOA (High: 26.4530 / Low: 25.3982). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 AOA (High: 25.5518 / Low: 25.5147).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3287 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 25.7774) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.8199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9576 (+3.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3868 | 25.2711 | 25.3286 |
| February | 25.3837 | 25.2977 | 25.3360 |
| March | 25.3871 | 25.1174 | 25.3367 |
| April | 25.3952 | 25.3295 | 25.3652 |
| May | 25.4257 | 25.3376 | 25.3837 |
| June | 25.4435 | 25.2999 | 25.3963 |
| July | 26.4530 | 25.3982 | 25.7774 |
| August | 25.5114 | 25.4269 | 25.4487 |
| September | 25.5231 | 25.4342 | 25.4512 |
| October | 25.5348 | 25.4415 | 25.4595 |
| November | 25.5214 | 25.4600 | 25.4896 |
| December | 25.5518 | 25.5147 | 25.5422 |