YEARLY HIGH
0.1083 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1037 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1055 NGN

2012 LBP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1071 to the December average rate of 0.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1083 was down 0.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 542 NGN
2011 Average 517 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 519 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.19 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1081
0.1040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1058, compared to 0.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 NGN (High: 0.1074 / Low: 0.1041). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NGN (High: 0.1047 / Low: 0.1043).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1078) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+4.55%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1078
2011 Avg (June) 0.1031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1080 0.1060 0.1071
February 0.1070 0.1040 0.1053
March 0.1050 0.1045 0.1047
April 0.1047 0.1043 0.1045
May 0.1063 0.1041 0.1052
June 0.1083 0.1067 0.1078
July 0.1083 0.1055 0.1072
August 0.1074 0.1041 0.1055
September 0.1052 0.1045 0.1048
October 0.1048 0.1040 0.1046
November 0.1053 0.1040 0.1046
December 0.1050 0.1037 0.1044