2012 SZL to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |