YEARLY HIGH
212.8105 STD
YEARLY LOW
192.5664 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.5205 STD

2012 AOA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 212.8105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 192.5664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2442 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.8667 to the December average rate of 195.5582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 212.8105 was up 3.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 205.2347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,064,053 STD
2011 Average 942,880 STD
Yearly Trough Low 962,832 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,220.76 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

212.5492
193.6903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to STD 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 197.9829, compared to 203.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 197.9829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 12.3011 STD (High: 212.2419 / Low: 199.9408). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9647 STD (High: 212.8105 / Low: 209.8459).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.3011
August Spread (Stable) ±2.9647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.3585 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 210.9776) against the same month in 2011 (average: 184.5779), the exchange rate shifted by +26.3997 (+14.30%).

2012 Avg (August) 210.9776
2011 Avg (August) 184.5779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.5174 194.2601 199.8667
February 197.4633 192.6612 195.2618
March 199.0279 192.5664 195.4876
April 198.1922 193.0254 195.9969
May 203.2733 193.8695 198.9590
June 206.5557 196.9515 202.3253
July 211.3072 199.3525 205.0750
August 212.8105 209.8459 210.9776
September 212.2419 199.9408 205.6192
October 205.6150 198.3384 201.2206
November 202.1126 196.5246 199.8979
December 198.0174 193.8428 195.5582