YEARLY HIGH
0.6182 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.5626 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5850 XPF

2012 NGN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.6182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5738 to the December average rate of 0.5793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6182 was up 2.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6015, 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 618,202 XPF
2011 Average 550,488 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 562,614 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,588.29 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6103
0.5656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to XPF 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 0.5781, compared to 0.5920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0374 XPF (High: 0.6180 / Low: 0.5806). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 XPF (High: 0.5888 / Low: 0.5790).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6066) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0637 (+11.73%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6066
2011 Avg (August) 0.5429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5824 0.5644 0.5738
February 0.5782 0.5626 0.5694
March 0.5788 0.5678 0.5735
April 0.5805 0.5685 0.5762
May 0.6039 0.5719 0.5883
June 0.6024 0.5770 0.5873
July 0.6180 0.5806 0.6015
August 0.6182 0.5942 0.6066
September 0.5996 0.5765 0.5888
October 0.5888 0.5790 0.5850
November 0.5969 0.5842 0.5908
December 0.5878 0.5709 0.5793