YEARLY HIGH
28.2116 SLL
YEARLY LOW
25.7304 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4154 SLL

2012 NGN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 28.2116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 25.7304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4812 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1633 to the December average rate of 27.5758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.2116 was down 3.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.3725, 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 28,211,595 SLL
2011 Average 27,802,242 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 25,730,402 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,481,193.12 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.8015
26.7687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SLL 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 27.3927, compared to 27.4381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.7377 SLL (High: 27.4681 / Low: 25.7304). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3189 SLL (High: 27.7608 / Low: 27.4420).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7377
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3189

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 0.5890 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 27.7018) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.4618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2400 (+0.87%).

2012 Avg (March) 27.7018
2011 Avg (March) 27.4618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7968 26.6579 27.1633
February 27.9169 26.9852 27.4770
March 28.2116 27.5082 27.7018
April 28.0758 27.5138 27.7154
May 27.6870 27.0400 27.4438
June 27.1474 26.6544 26.8548
July 27.4681 25.7304 26.9438
August 27.7607 26.8220 27.3982
September 27.7608 27.4420 27.5911
October 27.9402 27.4564 27.6284
November 27.6818 27.3405 27.4915
December 27.8861 27.4314 27.5758