YEARLY HIGH
19.0467 NGN
YEARLY LOW
17.4931 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3897 NGN

2012 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 19.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 17.4931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5537 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7314 to the December average rate of 18.5048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.0467 was down 5.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.2476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,234 NGN
2011 Average 96,352 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 87,465 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,768.26 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.8900
17.7626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 18.5792, compared to 18.2001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0615 NGN (High: 18.5990 / Low: 17.5375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3221 NGN (High: 18.3930 / Low: 18.0709).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0615
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3221

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 0.3921 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 18.7960) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.5927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2033 (+1.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 18.7960
2011 Avg (February) 18.5927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0053 18.4697 18.7314
February 19.0467 18.4974 18.7960
March 18.8176 18.4755 18.6604
April 18.7939 18.4659 18.5853
May 18.6711 17.9643 18.2896
June 18.6176 18.0191 18.4127
July 18.5990 17.5375 18.0206
August 18.2274 17.4931 17.8565
September 18.5539 17.9610 18.2678
October 18.5368 18.2061 18.3471
November 18.3930 18.0709 18.2039
December 18.7927 18.2709 18.5048