YEARLY HIGH
0.1020 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0962 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0979 NGN

2012 SOS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.1020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0990 to the December average rate of 0.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1020 was down 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510 NGN
2011 Average 483 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 481 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1006
0.0966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0981, compared to 0.0977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0033 NGN (High: 0.1010 / Low: 0.0977). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 NGN (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0968).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1003) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+3.76%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1003
2011 Avg (June) 0.0966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1000 0.0975 0.0990
February 0.0991 0.0962 0.0976
March 0.0979 0.0967 0.0970
April 0.0977 0.0965 0.0969
May 0.0994 0.0967 0.0979
June 0.1020 0.0988 0.1003
July 0.1010 0.0977 0.0995
August 0.0996 0.0968 0.0977
September 0.0976 0.0968 0.0971
October 0.0975 0.0965 0.0970
November 0.0981 0.0969 0.0975
December 0.0979 0.0971 0.0974