YEARLY HIGH
61.0013 NGN
YEARLY LOW
35.3685 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.2450 NGN

2012 SDG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 61.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 35.3685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6328 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.2967 to the December average rate of 35.6143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 61.0013 was down 0.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 61.5216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 305,007 NGN
2011 Average 292,699 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 176,842 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,164.12 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

63.1743
33.1088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 59.5263, compared to 36.9637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.5626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.5263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 25.0719 NGN (High: 60.9684 / Low: 35.8964). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2398 NGN (High: 35.6865 / Low: 35.4468).

July Spread (Volatile) ±25.0719
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2398

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.3519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 60.6689) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.2506), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4183 (+4.15%).

2012 Avg (June) 60.6689
2011 Avg (June) 58.2506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.8206 59.6687 60.2967
February 60.1766 58.4287 59.2550
March 59.1085 58.7113 58.8935
April 58.9693 58.6748 58.8462
May 59.8153 58.6406 59.1978
June 61.0013 60.0291 60.6689
July 60.9684 35.8964 43.3170
August 36.5355 35.4232 35.8518
September 35.8260 35.4561 35.6862
October 35.6865 35.4468 35.6255
November 35.9000 35.4477 35.6876
December 35.7905 35.3685 35.6143