YEARLY HIGH
12.7207 AOA
YEARLY LOW
10.6649 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6467 AOA

2012 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 12.7207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 10.6649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0558 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8624 to the December average rate of 11.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.7207 was down 10.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.1399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 636,036 AOA
2011 Average 647,588 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 533,246 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,790.06 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6634
10.6936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 11.9940, compared to 11.2994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1474 AOA (High: 12.3165 / Low: 11.1691). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3200 AOA (High: 11.6670 / Low: 11.3470).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1474
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 12.4128) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.9474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5346 (-4.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 12.4128
2011 Avg (February) 12.9474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2660 11.5872 11.8624
February 12.7207 12.1686 12.4128
March 12.6951 12.3293 12.4992
April 12.4848 11.9029 12.1533
May 12.3165 11.1691 11.6907
June 11.6130 11.0656 11.3457
July 12.0691 11.2035 11.7281
August 11.8143 11.2572 11.5541
September 11.6670 11.3470 11.5341
October 11.4233 10.7422 11.0179
November 11.0567 10.6649 10.8577
December 11.3069 10.7355 11.1046