YEARLY HIGH
10.9768 SOS
YEARLY LOW
9.7511 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3596 SOS

2011 NGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 10.9768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 9.7511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2257 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4965 to the December average rate of 9.9885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.9768 was up 2.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.7027, 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 10,976,786 SOS
2010 Average 10,312,687 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 9,751,101 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225,685.40 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.7563
9.9187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SOS 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 10.3734, compared to 10.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.4810 SOS (High: 10.9768 / Low: 10.4958). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1226 SOS (High: 10.5413 / Low: 10.4187).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4810
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2619 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 10.6354) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.6541), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-0.18%).

2011 Avg (August) 10.6354
2010 Avg (August) 10.6541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5413 10.4187 10.4965
February 10.5310 10.3525 10.4739
March 10.4479 10.2141 10.3330
April 10.4362 10.3012 10.3485
May 10.3596 10.1166 10.2408
June 10.5759 10.2408 10.3478
July 10.7749 10.3950 10.6865
August 10.9768 10.4958 10.6354
September 10.5332 10.1893 10.4024
October 10.2655 9.9027 10.1404
November 10.3389 10.0744 10.2210
December 10.0849 9.7511 9.9885