YEARLY HIGH
7.4023 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.3512 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9623 AOA

2012 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 7.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 6.3512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0511 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8440 to the December average rate of 7.3172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4023 was down 4.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.7814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,011 AOA
2011 Average 37,588 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 31,756 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,255.26 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.4102
6.5196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 6.7465, compared to 7.1781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.5678 AOA (High: 7.3477 / Low: 6.7799). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0492 AOA (High: 7.3351 / Low: 7.2858).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5678
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 7.3360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.6299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2940 (-3.85%).

2012 Avg (September) 7.3360
2011 Avg (September) 7.6299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1130 6.6883 6.8440
February 6.8866 6.6273 6.7829
March 6.9683 6.6473 6.7415
April 6.8960 6.6365 6.7831
May 6.8663 6.5299 6.7340
June 6.7506 6.4836 6.5939
July 6.8045 6.3512 6.6511
August 7.3477 6.7799 7.1993
September 7.4023 7.2878 7.3360
October 7.3390 7.2360 7.2851
November 7.3308 7.2434 7.2798
December 7.3351 7.2858 7.3172