YEARLY HIGH
12.6416 AOA
YEARLY LOW
10.7041 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6459 AOA

2012 SZL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 12.6416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 10.7041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9376 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8591 to the December average rate of 11.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6416 was down 10.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.1778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,208 AOA
2011 Average 64,896 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 53,520 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,687.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6612
10.7058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 11.9947, compared to 11.2970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1368 AOA (High: 12.3216 / Low: 11.1848). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3122 AOA (High: 12.6370 / Low: 12.3248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1368
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4829 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 12.4085) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.9500), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5415 (-4.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 12.4085
2011 Avg (February) 12.9500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2506 11.5807 11.8591
February 12.6416 12.2135 12.4085
March 12.6370 12.3248 12.4982
April 12.4643 11.9084 12.1660
May 12.3216 11.1848 11.6831
June 11.6407 11.0408 11.3534
July 12.0613 11.1784 11.7155
August 11.7950 11.2342 11.5406
September 11.6757 11.2669 11.5178
October 11.4538 10.8070 11.0348
November 11.0319 10.7041 10.8687
December 11.3238 10.8169 11.1045