2012 NGN to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.3898 SOS

YEARLY LOW

9.8038 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2144 SOS

2012 NGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 10.3898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 9.8038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5860 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0965 to the December average rate of 10.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.3898 was down 5.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.9768, 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 10,389,812 SOS

2011 Average 10,358,943 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 9,803,844 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,968.35 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.3498

9.9389

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 10.1946, compared to 10.2342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3337 SOS (High: 10.2334 / Low: 9.8997). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0811 SOS (High: 10.3276 / Low: 10.2465).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3337

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0811

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 0.2467 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.2514) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.4739), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2225 (-2.12%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.2514

2011 Avg (February) 10.4739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2587	9.9986	10.0965
February	10.3898	10.0883	10.2514
March	10.3371	10.2150	10.3112
April	10.3644	10.2342	10.3156
May	10.3451	10.0611	10.2198
June	10.1168	9.8038	9.9731
July	10.2334	9.8997	10.0556
August	10.3267	10.0395	10.2318
September	10.3276	10.2465	10.2969
October	10.3618	10.2537	10.3066
November	10.3212	10.1885	10.2515
December	10.3032	10.2133	10.2631