YEARLY HIGH
13.6816 NGN
YEARLY LOW
11.8807 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1904 NGN

2013 SCR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 13.6816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.8807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8010 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0461 to the December average rate of 13.1950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.6816 was up 11.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.2312, 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 68,408 NGN
2012 Average 57,910 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 59,403 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,004.82 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.6629
11.8991
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 13.0558, compared to 13.3251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.9047 NGN (High: 13.6816 / Low: 12.7770). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1408 NGN (High: 13.5808 / Low: 13.4400).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9047
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1921 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 13.3758) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.1856), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1902 (+19.58%).

2013 Avg (March) 13.3758
2012 Avg (March) 11.1856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2958 11.8807 12.0461
February 12.8441 12.2976 12.4775
March 13.6816 12.7770 13.3758
April 13.5808 13.4400 13.5048
May 13.5075 13.2856 13.4148
June 13.6626 13.3752 13.5159
July 13.6264 13.3303 13.4506
August 13.5990 13.2941 13.4131
September 13.6487 13.2583 13.4572
October 13.3868 13.1382 13.2651
November 13.2560 13.0084 13.1695
December 13.3466 13.0555 13.1950