2012 USD to ANG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 USD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the USD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.7971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 1.7687.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7900 to the December average rate of 1.7832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7971 was up 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
USD to ANG 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 1.7900, compared to 1.7797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0224 ANG (High: 1.7961 / Low: 1.7737). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ANG (High: 1.7900 / Low: 1.7900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.7832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-0.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7900 | 1.7900 | 1.7900 |
| February | 1.7908 | 1.7900 | 1.7900 |
| March | 1.7900 | 1.7900 | 1.7900 |
| April | 1.7900 | 1.7900 | 1.7900 |
| May | 1.7908 | 1.7900 | 1.7900 |
| June | 1.7900 | 1.7900 | 1.7900 |
| July | 1.7853 | 1.7687 | 1.7776 |
| August | 1.7765 | 1.7737 | 1.7752 |
| September | 1.7961 | 1.7737 | 1.7794 |
| October | 1.7914 | 1.7790 | 1.7820 |
| November | 1.7904 | 1.7790 | 1.7811 |
| December | 1.7971 | 1.7789 | 1.7832 |