2012 NPR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0500 NGN

YEARLY LOW

1.7603 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8629 NGN

2012 NPR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 2.0500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.7603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2897 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9664 to the December average rate of 1.7971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0500 was down 7.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,250 NGN

2011 Average 10,550 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 8,801 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,448.58 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0318

1.7662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to NGN 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 1.9141, compared to 1.8117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1608 NGN (High: 2.0410 / Low: 1.8802). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 NGN (High: 1.8125 / Low: 1.7814).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1608

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0785 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.0096) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1379 (-6.42%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.0096

2011 Avg (February) 2.1476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0410	1.8802	1.9664
February	2.0500	1.9628	2.0096
March	2.0095	1.9245	1.9601
April	1.9457	1.8673	1.9058
May	1.8719	1.7792	1.8273
June	1.8320	1.7919	1.8154
July	1.8743	1.7870	1.8250
August	1.8301	1.7603	1.7884
September	1.8631	1.7709	1.8094
October	1.8919	1.8181	1.8547
November	1.8227	1.7686	1.7957
December	1.8125	1.7814	1.7971