YEARLY HIGH
124.3176 STD
YEARLY LOW
106.7552 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.1972 STD

2011 NGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 124.3176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 106.7552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5624 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.4989 to the December average rate of 114.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 124.3176 was down 8.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 135.7324, 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 124,317,585 STD
2010 Average 121,091,805 STD
Yearly Trough Low 106,755,230 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,562,354.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

121.5741
108.6720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to STD 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 113.5681, compared to 112.8263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.5681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.8263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 8.5814 STD (High: 115.3366 / Low: 106.7552). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4448 STD (High: 114.1215 / Low: 110.6767).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.5814
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.6529 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 120.4989) against the same month in 2010 (average: 108.9291), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5699 (+10.62%).

2011 Avg (January) 120.4989
2010 Avg (January) 108.9291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.3176 117.5423 120.4989
February 119.4859 115.6938 117.7952
March 115.9996 111.1869 113.1423
April 115.3366 106.7552 110.4054
May 111.3631 106.7552 109.8194
June 112.2543 107.9750 109.7472
July 114.1215 110.6767 112.6841
August 114.4696 109.1155 111.8814
September 115.4798 109.3627 112.4573
October 116.7799 109.3289 112.4192
November 114.5573 110.2214 113.4629
December 116.3115 111.7983 114.0529