YEARLY HIGH
37.7027 NGN
YEARLY LOW
31.7687 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.9810 NGN

2012 ARS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 37.7027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 31.7687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9340 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3589 to the December average rate of 32.2171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.7027 was down 3.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.9865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,513 NGN
2011 Average 188,886 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 158,844 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,669.83 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.8731
31.7029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 36.2851, compared to 33.6769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.4217 NGN (High: 36.1576 / Low: 34.7359). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3679 NGN (High: 36.4020 / Low: 36.0342).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4217
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3679

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9997 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 37.3589) against the same month in 2011 (average: 38.3458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9868 (-2.57%).

2012 Avg (January) 37.3589
2011 Avg (January) 38.3458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.7027 36.8822 37.3589
February 37.1694 35.9564 36.4758
March 36.4020 36.0342 36.2030
April 36.0554 35.6397 35.8247
May 35.8244 35.4036 35.6196
June 36.7831 35.9275 36.2286
July 36.1576 34.7359 35.4750
August 35.3521 33.9369 34.4752
September 34.1255 33.4419 33.7652
October 33.4924 32.9754 33.2781
November 33.0267 32.5704 32.8506
December 32.5569 31.7687 32.2171