YEARLY HIGH
1.8174 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.3439 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5227 AOA

2012 SYP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.8174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.3439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4735 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7512 to the December average rate of 1.3493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8174 was down 9.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,087 AOA
2011 Average 9,739 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 6,720 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,367.38 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7914
1.3091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.6324, compared to 1.4130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1692 AOA (High: 1.6595 / Low: 1.4903). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 AOA (High: 1.6594 / Low: 1.6556).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1692
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0960 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7512) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9821), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2308 (-11.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7512
2011 Avg (January) 1.9821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8174 1.6520 1.7512
February 1.6592 1.6514 1.6553
March 1.6593 1.6419 1.6547
April 1.6594 1.6556 1.6574
May 1.6595 1.4903 1.5832
June 1.4965 1.4862 1.4926
July 1.5421 1.4619 1.5003
August 1.4698 1.4288 1.4540
September 1.4362 1.4010 1.4221
October 1.4062 1.3786 1.3930
November 1.3770 1.3480 1.3595
December 1.3540 1.3439 1.3493