YEARLY HIGH
12.4375 AOA
YEARLY LOW
11.7792 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9434 AOA

2012 MOP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 12.4375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 11.7792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6583 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8794 to the December average rate of 12.0022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.4375 was up 4.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,188 AOA
2011 Average 58,331 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 58,896 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,291.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.1194
11.8576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 11.8963, compared to 11.9905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5451 AOA (High: 12.4375 / Low: 11.8924). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 AOA (High: 11.9160 / Low: 11.8763).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5451
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1491 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 12.0975) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.6019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4957 (+4.27%).

2012 Avg (July) 12.0975
2011 Avg (July) 11.6019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9145 11.8447 11.8794
February 11.9180 11.8690 11.8946
March 11.9122 11.7792 11.8844
April 11.9160 11.8763 11.8981
May 11.9219 11.8771 11.9040
June 11.9404 11.8704 11.9171
July 12.4375 11.8924 12.0975
August 12.0080 11.8826 11.9484
September 12.0222 11.9124 11.9598
October 12.0013 11.9288 11.9587
November 12.0242 11.9529 11.9761
December 12.0427 11.9559 12.0022