YEARLY HIGH
0.0567 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0470 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0517 LSL

2012 NGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0497 to the December average rate of 0.0549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0567 was up 5.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0535, 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 56,709 LSL
2011 Average 46,418 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 47,047 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,661.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0566
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to LSL 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 0.0498, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 LSL (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0491). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LSL (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0518).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0559) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+8.95%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0559
2011 Avg (November) 0.0513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0511 0.0483 0.0497
February 0.0493 0.0470 0.0483
March 0.0490 0.0475 0.0482
April 0.0509 0.0485 0.0497
May 0.0533 0.0491 0.0515
June 0.0535 0.0502 0.0517
July 0.0530 0.0497 0.0512
August 0.0537 0.0505 0.0521
September 0.0532 0.0518 0.0525
October 0.0563 0.0530 0.0550
November 0.0567 0.0551 0.0559
December 0.0562 0.0538 0.0549