YEARLY HIGH
0.0234 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0219 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 NGN

2012 GNF to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0234 was down 4.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117 NGN
2011 Average 113 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 110 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.45 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0233
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0228, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 NGN (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0224). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NGN (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0228).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0230) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.12%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0230
2011 Avg (June) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0229 0.0232
February 0.0232 0.0228 0.0229
March 0.0231 0.0222 0.0224
April 0.0227 0.0222 0.0225
May 0.0234 0.0224 0.0227
June 0.0234 0.0227 0.0230
July 0.0231 0.0223 0.0226
August 0.0227 0.0220 0.0222
September 0.0227 0.0219 0.0223
October 0.0225 0.0220 0.0222
November 0.0225 0.0220 0.0222
December 0.0228 0.0220 0.0223