YEARLY HIGH
0.1944 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1754 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1871 AOA

2012 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1869 to the December average rate of 0.1915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1944 was down 7.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 972 AOA
2011 Average 985 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 877 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.23 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1927
0.1792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1881, compared to 0.1860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 AOA (High: 0.1919 / Low: 0.1798). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AOA (High: 0.1903 / Low: 0.1875).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1916) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.66%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1916
2011 Avg (February) 0.1885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1912 0.1834 0.1869
February 0.1944 0.1893 0.1916
March 0.1935 0.1888 0.1913
April 0.1935 0.1893 0.1909
May 0.1919 0.1798 0.1858
June 0.1842 0.1798 0.1820
July 0.1852 0.1754 0.1812
August 0.1830 0.1771 0.1803
September 0.1909 0.1827 0.1873
October 0.1903 0.1875 0.1889
November 0.1895 0.1849 0.1870
December 0.1935 0.1889 0.1915