2012 GMD to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.6604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 4.6064.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0540 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4433 to the December average rate of 5.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6604 was down 4.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2702, compared to 4.9583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3118 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.6649 NGN (High: 5.2775 / Low: 4.6126). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 NGN (High: 4.7985 / Low: 4.7052).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2191 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.4433) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0614 (-1.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6604 | 5.3347 | 5.4433 |
| February | 5.4122 | 5.0489 | 5.2243 |
| March | 5.3550 | 5.1145 | 5.1680 |
| April | 5.4368 | 5.2248 | 5.3203 |
| May | 5.2806 | 5.1573 | 5.2143 |
| June | 5.3872 | 5.1104 | 5.2509 |
| July | 5.2356 | 5.0398 | 5.1308 |
| August | 5.1323 | 4.7154 | 4.9881 |
| September | 4.7985 | 4.7052 | 4.7700 |
| October | 4.7796 | 4.6064 | 4.6953 |
| November | 5.2775 | 4.6126 | 5.0972 |
| December | 5.2730 | 4.7954 | 5.0685 |