YEARLY HIGH
257.4302 NGN
YEARLY LOW
245.9216 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.6088 NGN

2012 GBP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 257.4302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 245.9216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5087 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.2560 to the December average rate of 253.5558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 257.4302 was down 0.39% 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 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,287,151 NGN
2011 Average 1,249,967 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,229,608 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,543.31 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

254.3380
249.0383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 251.0990, compared to 252.1185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.0990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.1185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 9.9290 NGN (High: 255.8506 / Low: 245.9216). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3807 NGN (High: 253.4627 / Low: 250.0820).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.9290
November Spread (Stable) ±3.3807

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 2.1536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 253.5558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 253.4069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1488 (+0.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 253.5558
2011 Avg (December) 253.4069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.1579 247.7920 250.2560
February 255.2897 246.6679 250.6052
March 251.7976 247.1051 249.4799
April 255.8311 249.5495 251.9794
May 255.5934 246.7373 252.0858
June 254.9044 246.3882 252.1877
July 255.8506 245.9216 251.6629
August 253.1208 245.9341 249.5093
September 256.5552 250.7479 253.8963
October 254.4763 251.0422 252.7633
November 253.4627 250.0820 251.3237
December 257.4302 251.7843 253.5558