YEARLY HIGH
0.0934 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0818 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0865 SCR

2012 NGN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.0934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0860 to the December average rate of 0.0833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0934 was up 10.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0843, 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 93,443 SCR
2011 Average 79,868 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 81,758 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,685.02 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0909
0.0818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SCR 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 0.0885, compared to 0.0844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0066 SCR (High: 0.0887 / Low: 0.0822). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0829).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0901) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+12.23%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0901
2011 Avg (July) 0.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0887 0.0822 0.0860
February 0.0908 0.0862 0.0884
March 0.0906 0.0866 0.0894
April 0.0912 0.0876 0.0891
May 0.0914 0.0878 0.0893
June 0.0914 0.0867 0.0890
July 0.0934 0.0871 0.0901
August 0.0873 0.0821 0.0835
September 0.0834 0.0818 0.0825
October 0.0841 0.0829 0.0834
November 0.0841 0.0828 0.0834
December 0.0842 0.0826 0.0833