YEARLY HIGH
13.8964 NGN
YEARLY LOW
12.5868 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1288 NGN

2012 MDL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.8964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 12.5868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3096 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6873 to the December average rate of 12.9084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8964 was down 1.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.0496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,482 NGN
2011 Average 66,596 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 62,934 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,547.86 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.7842
12.6219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 13.4264, compared to 12.8311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.7126 NGN (High: 13.3626 / Low: 12.6499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 NGN (High: 12.7708 / Low: 12.6703).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7126
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3809 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.6873) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5335), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1539 (+9.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.6873
2011 Avg (January) 12.5335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8964 13.5864 13.6873
February 13.6144 13.2397 13.4026
March 13.4037 13.2562 13.3222
April 13.5001 13.3185 13.3884
May 13.4979 13.2287 13.3479
June 13.5510 13.2172 13.4099
July 13.3626 12.6499 13.0290
August 12.9039 12.5868 12.7212
September 12.7708 12.6703 12.7188
October 12.9862 12.6881 12.8464
November 12.8627 12.6968 12.7632
December 13.0576 12.7366 12.9084