YEARLY HIGH
3.5492 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.9663 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2416 NGN

2012 AFN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.5492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 2.9663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5830 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4977 to the December average rate of 3.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.5492 was down 3.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,746 NGN
2011 Average 17,634 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 14,831 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,914.83 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.5460
2.9664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NGN 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 3.3249, compared to 3.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2826 NGN (High: 3.4821 / Low: 3.1995). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 NGN (High: 3.2688 / Low: 3.2484).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2826
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.4977) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0490 (-1.38%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.4977
2011 Avg (January) 3.5467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5492 3.4558 3.4977
February 3.4821 3.1995 3.2941
March 3.2772 3.2004 3.2598
April 3.2688 3.2484 3.2597
May 3.3060 3.2480 3.2773
June 3.3790 3.3245 3.3611
July 3.3799 3.2835 3.3395
August 3.3435 3.2443 3.2833
September 3.2733 3.0937 3.2019
October 3.0950 3.0363 3.0574
November 3.0453 2.9663 3.0147
December 3.0961 3.0181 3.0531