YEARLY HIGH
257.2335 NGN
YEARLY LOW
245.9445 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.6154 NGN

2012 FKP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 257.2335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 245.9445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2890 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.2696 to the December average rate of 253.5948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 257.2335 was down 0.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 258.4509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,286,167 NGN
2011 Average 1,249,955 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,229,723 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,444.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

254.3505
249.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 251.1066, compared to 252.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 9.7928 NGN (High: 255.7932 / Low: 246.0004). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1578 NGN (High: 254.2717 / Low: 251.1139).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.7928
October Spread (Stable) ±3.1578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 253.5948) against the same month in 2011 (average: 253.4537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1411 (+0.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 253.5948
2011 Avg (December) 253.4537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.2469 247.6979 250.2696
February 255.3945 246.6080 250.6742
March 252.1509 247.2021 249.4927
April 255.9434 249.6460 251.9430
May 255.7606 246.8731 252.0790
June 254.9044 246.3882 252.1807
July 255.7932 246.0004 251.6678
August 252.7092 245.9445 249.4810
September 256.5552 250.7479 253.9078
October 254.2717 251.1139 252.7534
November 253.4369 250.0820 251.3406
December 257.2335 252.0164 253.5948