YEARLY HIGH
9.6421 LBP
YEARLY LOW
9.2294 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4825 LBP

2012 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 9.6421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 9.2294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4127 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3369 to the December average rate of 9.5813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.6421 was down 4.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.1393, 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 9,642,117 LBP
2011 Average 9,667,928 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,229,436 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412,680.95 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.6117
9.2474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to LBP 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 9.4568, compared to 9.5082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.2966 LBP (High: 9.6065 / Low: 9.3099). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 LBP (High: 9.5861 / Low: 9.5531).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2966
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 0.2312 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 9.5813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.2760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3053 (+3.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 9.5813
2011 Avg (December) 9.2760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4380 9.2595 9.3369
February 9.6182 9.3451 9.4981
March 9.5687 9.5243 9.5521
April 9.5861 9.5531 9.5671
May 9.6061 9.4057 9.5089
June 9.3699 9.2294 9.2778
July 9.4746 9.2352 9.3272
August 9.6065 9.3099 9.4790
September 9.5725 9.5080 9.5436
October 9.6192 9.5397 9.5617
November 9.6114 9.4987 9.5562
December 9.6421 9.5193 9.5813