YEARLY HIGH
23.5299 NGN
YEARLY LOW
18.6783 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6138 NGN

2011 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 23.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 18.6783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8516 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1067 to the December average rate of 19.8469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 23.5299 was up 2.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 23.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,650 NGN
2010 Average 103,376 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 93,392 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,258.11 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

23.3200
19.1689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 22.4219, compared to 20.8057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 2.3053 NGN (High: 22.8867 / Low: 20.5814). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7332 NGN (High: 23.1513 / Low: 22.4181).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3053
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.8329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 22.8185) against the same month in 2010 (average: 19.8656), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9529 (+14.86%).

2011 Avg (May) 22.8185
2010 Avg (May) 19.8656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0423 21.1939 22.1067
February 21.9918 20.8916 21.2738
March 22.8139 22.0806 22.4115
April 23.3091 22.5666 22.9465
May 23.5299 22.1969 22.8185
June 23.1513 22.4181 22.9741
July 22.8317 21.9306 22.4394
August 22.8867 20.5814 21.7153
September 22.0949 19.8380 21.0675
October 20.7226 19.6834 20.2504
November 20.1308 18.6783 19.5148
December 20.1947 19.3186 19.8469