2012 MDL to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |