YEARLY HIGH
12.2312 NGN
YEARLY LOW
10.7017 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5811 NGN

2012 SCR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 12.2312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 10.7017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5295 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6258 to the December average rate of 12.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.2312 was down 6.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.0247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,156 NGN
2011 Average 62,625 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 53,508 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,647.52 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.2162
10.9985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 11.2984, compared to 11.8639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.8986 NGN (High: 12.1680 / Low: 11.2695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1756 NGN (High: 12.0690 / Low: 11.8934).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8986
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.3080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 12.1147) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.6988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5841 (-4.60%).

2012 Avg (September) 12.1147
2011 Avg (September) 12.6988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1680 11.2695 11.6258
February 11.5982 11.0190 11.3177
March 11.5429 11.0377 11.1856
April 11.4095 10.9625 11.2249
May 11.3836 10.9457 11.2010
June 11.5314 10.9355 11.2352
July 11.4840 10.7017 11.0999
August 12.1826 11.4508 11.9750
September 12.2312 11.9950 12.1147
October 12.0690 11.8934 11.9967
November 12.0835 11.8888 11.9919
December 12.1000 11.8727 12.0051