YEARLY HIGH
0.5673 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.5168 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5383 NGN

2012 MRO to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5596 to the December average rate of 0.5263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5673 was down 2.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,837 NGN
2011 Average 2,787 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,584 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.50 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5633
0.5193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.5477, compared to 0.5289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0289 NGN (High: 0.5610 / Low: 0.5321). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 NGN (High: 0.5258 / Low: 0.5215).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5596) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+2.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5596
2011 Avg (January) 0.5445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5673 0.5521 0.5596
February 0.5560 0.5339 0.5450
March 0.5443 0.5349 0.5391
April 0.5489 0.5372 0.5428
May 0.5516 0.5396 0.5441
June 0.5631 0.5495 0.5556
July 0.5610 0.5321 0.5454
August 0.5368 0.5211 0.5267
September 0.5258 0.5215 0.5236
October 0.5260 0.5199 0.5230
November 0.5316 0.5247 0.5285
December 0.5326 0.5168 0.5263