YEARLY HIGH
2.5516 KMF
YEARLY LOW
2.3188 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4140 KMF

2012 NGN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 2.5516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.3188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2328 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3630 to the December average rate of 2.3882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5516 was up 2.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4939, 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 2,551,560 KMF
2011 Average 2,269,816 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,318,769 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232,791.06 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5273
2.3300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to KMF 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 2.3820, compared to 2.4460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1885 KMF (High: 2.5516 / Low: 2.3630). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0393 KMF (High: 2.4284 / Low: 2.3891).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1885
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0625 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.4817) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2185 (+9.66%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.4817
2011 Avg (July) 2.2632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4008 2.3220 2.3630
February 2.3826 2.3188 2.3464
March 2.3908 2.3411 2.3626
April 2.3891 2.3418 2.3743
May 2.4872 2.3615 2.4263
June 2.4738 2.3910 2.4192
July 2.5516 2.3630 2.4817
August 2.5476 2.4511 2.5108
September 2.5133 2.3815 2.4483
October 2.4284 2.3891 2.4120
November 2.4607 2.4074 2.4350
December 2.4233 2.3537 2.3882