YEARLY HIGH
23.3718 NGN
YEARLY LOW
21.1767 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2673 NGN

2012 SBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 23.3718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 21.1767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1952 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9944 to the December average rate of 22.1466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.3718 was up 8.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.5858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,859 NGN
2011 Average 102,437 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 105,883 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,975.81 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.2760
21.7255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 22.2718, compared to 22.2628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.5831 NGN (High: 22.7598 / Low: 21.1767). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2367 NGN (High: 22.1818 / Low: 21.9451).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5831
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2367

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6568 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 23.1468) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.6667), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4801 (+12.00%).

2012 Avg (June) 23.1468
2011 Avg (June) 20.6667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7598 21.1767 21.9944
February 22.8094 22.2131 22.4839
March 22.1818 21.9451 22.0738
April 22.2496 21.9783 22.0773
May 22.1572 21.6675 21.8547
June 23.3718 22.3236 23.1468
July 23.2988 21.9418 22.4900
August 22.9057 22.1312 22.4692
September 22.4194 21.9792 22.2376
October 22.2737 21.7738 22.0678
November 22.3703 21.9094 22.1655
December 22.3108 21.9597 22.1466