YEARLY HIGH
22.0851 AOA
YEARLY LOW
19.4934 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0176 AOA

2012 ARS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 22.0851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 19.4934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5917 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9938 to the December average rate of 19.6364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.0851 was down 5.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.3559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,426 AOA
2011 Average 113,363 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 97,467 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,958.53 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.2295
19.4007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 21.6664, compared to 20.3687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0152 AOA (High: 21.8478 / Low: 20.8326). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1961 AOA (High: 22.0851 / Low: 21.8890).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0152
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1961

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5370 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 21.9938) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.2972), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3034 (-5.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 21.9938
2011 Avg (January) 23.2972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0851 21.8890 21.9938
February 21.9650 21.7577 21.8603
March 21.9585 21.5711 21.8198
April 21.7846 21.5494 21.6483
May 21.5812 21.3045 21.4135
June 21.5771 21.0864 21.2629
July 21.8478 20.8326 21.2580
August 20.8816 20.5930 20.7210
September 20.6082 20.3140 20.4461
October 20.3678 20.0634 20.2084
November 20.0638 19.8070 19.9423
December 19.7950 19.4934 19.6364