YEARLY HIGH
3.1072 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.2004 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5350 NGN

2012 SYP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.1072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.2004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9068 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9749 to the December average rate of 2.2138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.1072 was down 7.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,536 NGN
2011 Average 16,225 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 11,002 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,534.04 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0510
2.1377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.7336, compared to 2.3364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3235 NGN (High: 3.1072 / Low: 2.7836). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 NGN (High: 2.7479 / Low: 2.7337).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3235
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2130 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.9749) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2874 (-8.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.9749
2011 Avg (January) 3.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1072 2.7836 2.9749
February 2.8046 2.7240 2.7619
March 2.7549 2.7387 2.7455
April 2.7479 2.7337 2.7427
May 2.7419 2.4950 2.6333
June 2.5602 2.5160 2.5432
July 2.5436 2.4466 2.5037
August 2.4794 2.3699 2.4191
September 2.3751 2.3145 2.3484
October 2.3059 2.2668 2.2938
November 2.2639 2.2172 2.2395
December 2.2237 2.2004 2.2138