2012 AOA to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9027 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.7977 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8367 JPY

2012 AOA to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.7977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1049 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8102 to the December average rate of 0.8747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9027 was down 1.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,513 JPY

2011 Average 4,261 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 3,989 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8811

0.8037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to JPY 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 0.8383, compared to 0.8351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0495 JPY (High: 0.8517 / Low: 0.8022). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 JPY (High: 0.8250 / Low: 0.8126).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0495

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.8747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0542 (+6.60%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.8747

2011 Avg (December) 0.8205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8212	0.8018	0.8102
February	0.8517	0.8022	0.8268
March	0.8885	0.8509	0.8683
April	0.8715	0.8395	0.8550
May	0.8455	0.8243	0.8373
June	0.8449	0.8192	0.8324
July	0.8367	0.7977	0.8174
August	0.8339	0.8193	0.8247
September	0.8250	0.8126	0.8191
October	0.8399	0.8174	0.8274
November	0.8634	0.8302	0.8472
December	0.9027	0.8554	0.8747