2012 BGN to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |