YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 AOA

2012 STD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0052 was down 7.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 AOA
2011 Average 27 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 23 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.47 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0052
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 AOA (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AOA (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0047).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0051) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.50%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0051
2011 Avg (March) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
March 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
April 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
June 0.0051 0.0048 0.0049
July 0.0050 0.0047 0.0049
August 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
September 0.0050 0.0047 0.0049
October 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
November 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
December 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051