YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 BBD

2012 NGN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0128 was down 4.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0135, 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 12,826 BBD
2011 Average 12,834 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,255 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 571.19 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0128
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to BBD 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0127) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+3.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0127
2011 Avg (December) 0.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
February 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
March 0.0127 0.0127 0.0127
April 0.0127 0.0127 0.0127
May 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
June 0.0124 0.0123 0.0123
July 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
August 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
September 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
October 0.0128 0.0127 0.0127
November 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
December 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127