YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0164 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0220 SDG

2012 NGN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0283 was up 55.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0182, 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 28,274 SDG
2011 Average 17,095 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 16,393 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,880.67 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0292
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SDG 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0115 SDG (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0170).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+70.46%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0281
2011 Avg (December) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
February 0.0171 0.0166 0.0169
March 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170
April 0.0170 0.0170 0.0170
May 0.0171 0.0167 0.0169
June 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
July 0.0279 0.0164 0.0236
August 0.0282 0.0274 0.0279
September 0.0282 0.0279 0.0280
October 0.0282 0.0280 0.0281
November 0.0282 0.0279 0.0280
December 0.0283 0.0279 0.0281