YEARLY HIGH
81.6000 NGN
YEARLY LOW
77.9661 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.3811 NGN

2012 BBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 81.6000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 77.9661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6339 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.6717 to the December average rate of 78.5811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 81.6000 was down 0.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 82.2254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 408,000 NGN
2011 Average 389,750 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 389,830 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,169.48 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

81.3939
78.3254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 79.6311, compared to 79.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.6311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.7364 NGN (High: 80.9255 / Low: 78.1891). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3057 NGN (High: 78.8312 / Low: 78.5254).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7364
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3057

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 1.4036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 80.6639) against the same month in 2011 (average: 76.1344), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5295 (+5.95%).

2012 Avg (July) 80.6639
2011 Avg (July) 76.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.3487 79.8103 80.6717
February 80.5634 78.2500 79.2682
March 79.0503 78.6682 78.8265
April 78.8312 78.5254 78.7076
May 80.0179 78.3877 79.1744
June 81.5462 80.3373 81.1382
July 81.6000 79.3760 80.6639
August 80.9255 78.1891 79.3834
September 79.2066 78.3569 78.8121
October 78.8447 78.0042 78.6123
November 79.2002 78.4212 78.7330
December 79.1006 77.9661 78.5811