YEARLY HIGH
0.3371 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2818 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3091 AFN

2012 NGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.3371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.2818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0554 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2859 to the December average rate of 0.3275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3371 was up 9.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 337,124 AFN
2011 Average 283,872 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 281,751 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,372.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3363
0.2813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to AFN 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 0.3010, compared to 0.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0254 AFN (High: 0.3125 / Low: 0.2872). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AFN (High: 0.3078 / Low: 0.3059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.3317) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+9.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.3317
2011 Avg (November) 0.3031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2894 0.2818 0.2859
February 0.3125 0.2872 0.3039
March 0.3125 0.3051 0.3068
April 0.3078 0.3059 0.3068
May 0.3079 0.3025 0.3051
June 0.3008 0.2959 0.2975
July 0.3046 0.2959 0.2995
August 0.3082 0.2991 0.3046
September 0.3232 0.3055 0.3124
October 0.3293 0.3231 0.3271
November 0.3371 0.3284 0.3317
December 0.3313 0.3230 0.3275