YEARLY HIGH
0.5539 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.4720 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5030 JPY

2012 NGN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.4720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4770 to the December average rate of 0.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5539 was down 0.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5547, 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 553,871 JPY
2011 Average 511,639 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 472,049 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,822.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5388
0.4714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to JPY 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 0.5007, compared to 0.5052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0434 JPY (High: 0.5160 / Low: 0.4726). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 JPY (High: 0.4997 / Low: 0.4925).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5331) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0541 (+11.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5331
2011 Avg (December) 0.4791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4874 0.4720 0.4770
February 0.5160 0.4726 0.4956
March 0.5314 0.5132 0.5233
April 0.5266 0.5073 0.5167
May 0.5109 0.4914 0.5034
June 0.4955 0.4826 0.4885
July 0.4958 0.4844 0.4897
August 0.5070 0.4835 0.4958
September 0.4997 0.4925 0.4960
October 0.5088 0.4958 0.5024
November 0.5250 0.5032 0.5143
December 0.5539 0.5214 0.5331