YEARLY HIGH
44.8284 NGN
YEARLY LOW
42.8262 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.6054 NGN

2012 QAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 44.8284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 42.8262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0022 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3150 to the December average rate of 43.1662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 44.8284 was down 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 45.1670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224,142 NGN
2011 Average 214,142 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 214,131 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,011.01 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

44.7139
43.0255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 43.7447, compared to 43.4661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.4661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 1.5019 NGN (High: 44.4511 / Low: 42.9493). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1691 NGN (High: 43.3055 / Low: 43.1364).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 44.2997) against the same month in 2011 (average: 41.8321), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4676 (+5.90%).

2012 Avg (July) 44.2997
2011 Avg (July) 41.8321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.6854 43.8428 44.3150
February 44.2541 42.9865 43.5449
March 43.4241 43.2142 43.3035
April 43.3055 43.1364 43.2377
May 43.9568 43.0589 43.4940
June 44.7963 44.1353 44.5732
July 44.8284 43.6036 44.2997
August 44.4511 42.9493 43.6042
September 43.5055 43.0388 43.2919
October 43.3102 42.8469 43.1832
November 43.5026 43.0152 43.2517
December 43.4496 42.8262 43.1662