YEARLY HIGH
0.3540 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.3038 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3318 BTN

2012 NGN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.3540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.3038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3174 to the December average rate of 0.3478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3540 was up 7.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3309, 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 354,003 BTN
2011 Average 299,055 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 303,814 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,189.21 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3519
0.3070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to BTN 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 0.3274, compared to 0.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0305 BTN (High: 0.3469 / Low: 0.3164). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 BTN (High: 0.3515 / Low: 0.3442).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.3481) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+8.98%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.3481
2011 Avg (November) 0.3194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3325 0.3068 0.3174
February 0.3177 0.3038 0.3107
March 0.3255 0.3133 0.3194
April 0.3356 0.3214 0.3284
May 0.3519 0.3346 0.3433
June 0.3516 0.3391 0.3449
July 0.3469 0.3164 0.3314
August 0.3300 0.3167 0.3240
September 0.3445 0.3177 0.3293
October 0.3441 0.3162 0.3370
November 0.3540 0.3427 0.3481
December 0.3515 0.3442 0.3478