YEARLY HIGH
0.4313 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.3919 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4145 NGN

2012 KMF to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.3919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4232 to the December average rate of 0.4187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4313 was down 7.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,156 NGN
2011 Average 2,205 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,960 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.73 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4290
0.3955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.4199, compared to 0.4090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0313 NGN (High: 0.4232 / Low: 0.3919). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 NGN (High: 0.4186 / Low: 0.4118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4262) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4262
2011 Avg (February) 0.4241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4307 0.4165 0.4232
February 0.4313 0.4197 0.4262
March 0.4271 0.4183 0.4233
April 0.4270 0.4186 0.4212
May 0.4235 0.4021 0.4122
June 0.4182 0.4042 0.4134
July 0.4232 0.3919 0.4031
August 0.4080 0.3925 0.3983
September 0.4199 0.3979 0.4086
October 0.4186 0.4118 0.4146
November 0.4154 0.4064 0.4107
December 0.4249 0.4127 0.4187