YEARLY HIGH
20.9231 NGN
YEARLY LOW
19.6126 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2643 NGN

2012 GTQ to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 20.9231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 19.6126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3105 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6476 to the December average rate of 19.9140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.9231 was down 0.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.0311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,616 NGN
2011 Average 100,114 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 98,063 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,552.59 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.7889
19.6790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 20.4678, compared to 20.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7723 NGN (High: 20.7540 / Low: 19.9817). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2501 NGN (High: 20.5139 / Low: 20.2638).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7723
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 20.6964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.9812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7152 (+3.58%).

2012 Avg (June) 20.6964
2011 Avg (June) 19.9812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9045 20.3997 20.6476
February 20.7540 19.9817 20.3888
March 20.5139 20.2638 20.3794
April 20.5335 20.1819 20.3427
May 20.5500 20.1043 20.3520
June 20.9231 20.5171 20.6964
July 20.7982 20.2834 20.6034
August 20.6322 19.9059 20.1804
September 19.9633 19.6823 19.7715
October 20.0925 19.6126 19.8548
November 20.1859 19.8469 20.0405
December 20.1298 19.7358 19.9140