YEARLY HIGH
108.5145 NGN
YEARLY LOW
98.2973 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.2791 NGN

2012 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 108.5145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 98.2973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2172 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.3361 to the December average rate of 105.3701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.5145 was down 7.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 117.8317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 542,572 NGN
2011 Average 554,611 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 491,486 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,086.09 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

107.7208
99.8928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 105.4976, compared to 103.0606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.4976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.0606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 6.7041 NGN (High: 105.1177 / Low: 98.4135). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0848 NGN (High: 105.5064 / Low: 103.4216).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.7041
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0848

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 106.3361) against the same month in 2011 (average: 104.2830), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0531 (+1.97%).

2012 Avg (January) 106.3361
2011 Avg (January) 104.2830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.5145 104.6968 106.3361
February 108.4489 104.8873 107.0684
March 107.4185 105.2510 106.3174
April 107.2697 105.0392 105.8370
May 106.2904 101.2156 103.6788
June 104.9522 101.0670 103.7476
July 105.1177 98.4135 101.3578
August 102.7428 98.2973 100.5452
September 105.5337 101.4981 103.5717
October 105.5064 103.4216 104.2757
November 104.4931 102.1787 103.2429
December 107.2171 103.7488 105.3701