YEARLY HIGH
61.4791 NGN
YEARLY LOW
55.7408 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.1156 NGN

2012 LTL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 61.4791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 55.7408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7382 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.2925 to the December average rate of 59.7111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 61.4791 was down 7.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 66.7450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307,395 NGN
2011 Average 314,168 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 278,704 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,691.25 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

61.0864
56.6234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 59.8202, compared to 58.4110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.8202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.4110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.6976 NGN (High: 59.5146 / Low: 55.8171). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1393 NGN (High: 59.7818 / Low: 58.6424).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6976
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1393

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 1.4296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 60.7145) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.4276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2870 (+0.47%).

2012 Avg (February) 60.7145
2011 Avg (February) 60.4276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.4214 59.3376 60.2925
February 61.4791 59.6326 60.7145
March 60.9002 59.6316 60.2961
April 60.8541 59.5218 60.0043
May 60.3762 57.3297 58.7408
June 59.6012 57.4354 58.8729
July 59.5146 55.8171 57.4433
August 58.1832 55.7408 56.9953
September 59.8521 57.5487 58.7278
October 59.7818 58.6424 59.0896
November 59.1933 57.9285 58.4988
December 60.7460 58.7969 59.7111