YEARLY HIGH
1.3961 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.3141 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3571 YER

2012 NGN to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.3961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.3141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0820 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3541 to the December average rate of 1.3680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3961 was down 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4360, 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 1,396,065 YER
2011 Average 1,376,358 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,314,095 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,970.11 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3750
1.3173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to YER 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 1.3554, compared to 1.3587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0516 YER (High: 1.3961 / Low: 1.3444). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 YER (High: 1.3706 / Low: 1.3567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.3702) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4022), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0321 (-2.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.3702
2011 Avg (February) 1.4022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3736 1.3380 1.3541
February 1.3961 1.3444 1.3702
March 1.3731 1.3558 1.3664
April 1.3722 1.3559 1.3660
May 1.3695 1.3364 1.3537
June 1.3356 1.3141 1.3221
July 1.3537 1.3160 1.3329
August 1.3762 1.3284 1.3546
September 1.3722 1.3575 1.3639
October 1.3777 1.3630 1.3671
November 1.3706 1.3567 1.3655
December 1.3787 1.3586 1.3680