YEARLY HIGH
1.1440 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.0910 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1231 DJF

2012 NGN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 1.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1052 to the December average rate of 1.1311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1440 was down 4.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1968, 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 1,143,997 DJF
2011 Average 1,140,683 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,091,027 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,969.89 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1396
1.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to DJF 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 1.1221, compared to 1.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0359 DJF (High: 1.1413 / Low: 1.1054). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 DJF (High: 1.1418 / Low: 1.1315).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.1299) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1384), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-0.74%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.1299
2011 Avg (May) 1.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1176 1.0954 1.1052
February 1.1413 1.1054 1.1253
March 1.1388 1.1268 1.1333
April 1.1418 1.1315 1.1362
May 1.1440 1.1168 1.1299
June 1.1161 1.0951 1.1025
July 1.1224 1.0910 1.1029
August 1.1343 1.0992 1.1211
September 1.1410 1.1249 1.1294
October 1.1380 1.1271 1.1313
November 1.1351 1.1224 1.1295
December 1.1414 1.1252 1.1311