YEARLY HIGH
155.9118 AOA
YEARLY LOW
145.4205 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.2413 AOA

2012 SHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 155.9118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 145.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4913 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.3433 to the December average rate of 154.5677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 155.9118 was up 0.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 155.2691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 779,559 AOA
2011 Average 750,129 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 727,102 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,456.47 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

155.2901
146.6208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 149.9584, compared to 152.5243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.9584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.5243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.3937 AOA (High: 154.5706 / Low: 147.1769). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1989 AOA (High: 154.5405 / Low: 152.3416).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.3937
October Spread (Stable) ±2.1989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 3.5484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 154.5677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 147.9827), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5850 (+4.45%).

2012 Avg (December) 154.5677
2011 Avg (December) 147.9827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.1014 145.4205 147.3433
February 152.0605 148.7925 150.2339
March 152.2337 148.6565 150.3715
April 154.7182 150.5359 152.2469
May 154.5706 147.1769 151.5516
June 149.6410 146.1171 148.0032
July 154.5970 147.7844 150.8002
August 151.4412 148.0215 149.9575
September 155.5101 151.3940 153.7530
October 154.5405 152.3416 153.4869
November 154.0796 151.4276 152.5802
December 155.9118 153.2884 154.5677