YEARLY HIGH
61.8161 NGN
YEARLY LOW
58.3357 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.1828 NGN

2012 PEN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 61.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 58.3357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4804 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8974 to the December average rate of 61.2296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 61.8161 was up 1.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.9579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,080 NGN
2011 Average 283,051 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 291,679 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,401.84 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

61.4531
58.7711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 59.5399, compared to 60.8257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.5399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 2.0936 NGN (High: 61.4214 / Low: 59.3279). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3831 NGN (High: 60.7037 / Low: 60.3206).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0936
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8355 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 61.1925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 55.5323), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6602 (+10.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 61.1925
2011 Avg (July) 55.5323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4205 59.2300 59.8974
February 59.8927 58.3357 59.0619
March 59.2281 58.8322 58.9946
April 59.6700 58.9865 59.2325
May 59.6492 58.9175 59.3703
June 61.4214 59.3279 60.6826
July 61.8161 60.1308 61.1925
August 61.7125 59.9894 60.6690
September 60.7037 60.3206 60.5569
October 60.9917 60.2283 60.7084
November 61.1622 60.2474 60.5978
December 61.6110 60.8676 61.2296