YEARLY HIGH
5.9254 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.2474 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5342 NGN

2011 GMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 5.9254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 5.2474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6780 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5047 to the December average rate of 5.6097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.9254 was up 1.87% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.8166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,627 NGN
2010 Average 27,402 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 26,237 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,390.04 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.6749
5.3422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 5.5767, compared to 5.4918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.4563 NGN (High: 5.9254 / Low: 5.4691). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2117 NGN (High: 5.6010 / Low: 5.3892).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4563
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1524 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 5.6472) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.1889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4583 (+8.83%).

2011 Avg (June) 5.6472
2010 Avg (June) 5.1889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6075 5.3752 5.5047
February 5.6010 5.3892 5.4492
March 5.8293 5.4539 5.6113
April 5.8040 5.5100 5.6138
May 5.7951 5.5150 5.6338
June 5.9254 5.4691 5.6472
July 5.7697 5.3143 5.4973
August 5.6348 5.2645 5.5222
September 5.6015 5.2474 5.3699
October 5.6978 5.2779 5.5109
November 5.5473 5.2780 5.4407
December 5.7378 5.4631 5.6097