2013 NGN to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0659 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0541 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0605 LSL

2013 NGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0559 to the December average rate of 0.0651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0659 was up 16.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0567, 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 65,875 LSL

2012 Average 51,728 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 54,143 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,732.32 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0661

0.0550

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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 0.0582, compared to 0.0628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0582

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 LSL (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0565). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LSL (High: 0.0569 / Low: 0.0559).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0651) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+18.67%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0651

2012 Avg (December) 0.0549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0574	0.0541	0.0559
February	0.0569	0.0559	0.0565
March	0.0587	0.0570	0.0580
April	0.0583	0.0564	0.0575
May	0.0634	0.0565	0.0590
June	0.0640	0.0610	0.0625
July	0.0630	0.0605	0.0616
August	0.0641	0.0612	0.0625
September	0.0633	0.0600	0.0617
October	0.0629	0.0611	0.0619
November	0.0653	0.0635	0.0642
December	0.0659	0.0644	0.0651