YEARLY HIGH
0.9166 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.8741 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8905 NGN

2012 DJF to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.9166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.8741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9048 to the December average rate of 0.8841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9166 was down 0.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,583 NGN
2011 Average 4,385 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,371 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.20 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9098
0.8774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.8914, compared to 0.8896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0284 NGN (High: 0.9046 / Low: 0.8762). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 NGN (High: 0.8838 / Low: 0.8758).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.9067) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0500 (+5.83%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.9067
2011 Avg (July) 0.8568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9129 0.8947 0.9048
February 0.9046 0.8762 0.8887
March 0.8875 0.8781 0.8824
April 0.8838 0.8758 0.8801
May 0.8954 0.8741 0.8850
June 0.9132 0.8959 0.9071
July 0.9166 0.8909 0.9067
August 0.9098 0.8816 0.8921
September 0.8890 0.8764 0.8854
October 0.8872 0.8787 0.8839
November 0.8910 0.8810 0.8853
December 0.8887 0.8761 0.8841