YEARLY HIGH
0.1940 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1755 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1870 AOA

2012 XOF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XOF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 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 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1940 was down 8.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 970 AOA
2011 Average 992 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 878 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.40 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1926
0.1792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 0.1880, 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 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0123 AOA (High: 0.1922 / Low: 0.1799). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 AOA (High: 0.1903 / Low: 0.1875).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1914) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.95%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1914
2011 Avg (February) 0.1933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1910 0.1834 0.1869
February 0.1940 0.1892 0.1914
March 0.1936 0.1888 0.1912
April 0.1936 0.1891 0.1908
May 0.1922 0.1799 0.1859
June 0.1838 0.1797 0.1819
July 0.1849 0.1755 0.1812
August 0.1830 0.1773 0.1803
September 0.1909 0.1828 0.1872
October 0.1903 0.1875 0.1888
November 0.1895 0.1849 0.1869
December 0.1935 0.1888 0.1915