YEARLY HIGH
1.0686 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.9649 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0278 AOA

2012 XPF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 1.0686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.9649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0262 to the December average rate of 1.0522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0686 was down 7.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,343 AOA
2011 Average 5,456 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 4,825 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.20 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0589
0.9849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.0333, compared to 1.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0696 AOA (High: 1.0568 / Low: 0.9873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 AOA (High: 1.0466 / Low: 1.0301).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0696
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0527) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-1.03%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0527
2011 Avg (February) 1.0637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0470 1.0081 1.0262
February 1.0686 1.0401 1.0527
March 1.0634 1.0386 1.0510
April 1.0628 1.0394 1.0488
May 1.0568 0.9873 1.0221
June 1.0165 0.9844 0.9994
July 1.0175 0.9649 0.9964
August 1.0075 0.9741 0.9910
September 1.0495 1.0056 1.0286
October 1.0466 1.0301 1.0380
November 1.0402 1.0147 1.0276
December 1.0621 1.0379 1.0522