YEARLY HIGH
5.9352 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.5935 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7952 CDF

2012 NGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 5.9352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 5.5935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3417 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6503 to the December average rate of 5.8891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.9352 was down 3.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.1633, 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 5,935,225 CDF
2011 Average 5,849,010 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,593,477 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,748.33 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.9131
5.6244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to CDF 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 5.7478, compared to 5.8426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2095 CDF (High: 5.8829 / Low: 5.6734). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 CDF (High: 5.9221 / Low: 5.8595).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1346 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.8891) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3193 (+5.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.8891
2011 Avg (December) 5.5698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7748 5.5950 5.6503
February 5.8829 5.6734 5.7751
March 5.8505 5.7696 5.8119
April 5.8799 5.7894 5.8181
May 5.8330 5.7079 5.7830
June 5.7447 5.5935 5.6484
July 5.8253 5.6266 5.7148
August 5.9093 5.7007 5.8222
September 5.9021 5.8334 5.8632
October 5.9221 5.8595 5.8829
November 5.9247 5.8331 5.8834
December 5.9352 5.8272 5.8891