YEARLY HIGH
149.0534 AOA
YEARLY LOW
142.9047 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.1246 AOA

2012 XDR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 149.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 142.9047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1487 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.7949 to the December average rate of 147.3598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 149.0534 was down 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 151.3896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 745,267 AOA
2011 Average 738,483 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 714,523 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,743.52 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

147.6658
143.9944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 146.0342, compared to 146.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 6.1487 AOA (High: 149.0534 / Low: 142.9047). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2737 AOA (High: 146.8175 / Low: 145.5438).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.1487
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2737

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 145.6675) against the same month in 2011 (average: 148.5027), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8352 (-1.91%).

2012 Avg (July) 145.6675
2011 Avg (July) 148.5027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.5979 144.9330 145.7949
February 148.0078 146.3920 147.1544
March 147.4543 144.8584 146.4273
April 147.5565 145.9969 146.7884
May 147.6274 143.8120 145.7261
June 145.2921 143.7704 144.3143
July 149.0534 142.9047 145.6675
August 145.1739 143.6643 144.3003
September 147.8437 145.1343 146.6945
October 147.8369 146.5564 147.0724
November 146.8175 145.5438 146.1951
December 147.9579 146.6719 147.3598