2012 USD to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

163.1999 NGN

YEARLY LOW

155.9321 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.7621 NGN

2012 USD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 163.1999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 155.9321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2678 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.3435 to the December average rate of 157.1623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 163.1999 was down 0.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 164.4507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 816,000 NGN

2011 Average 779,501 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 779,661 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,338.96 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

162.7879

156.6509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 159.2622, compared to 158.2620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.2622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.2620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 5.4729 NGN (High: 161.8511 / Low: 156.3782). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6115 NGN (High: 157.6623 / Low: 157.0509).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.4729

April Spread (Stable) ±0.6115

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 161.3278) against the same month in 2011 (average: 152.2688), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0590 (+5.95%).

2012 Avg (July) 161.3278

2011 Avg (July) 152.2688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.6974	159.6206	161.3435
February	161.1269	156.5000	158.5363
March	158.1006	157.3363	157.6531
April	157.6623	157.0509	157.4151
May	160.0357	156.7753	158.3488
June	163.0923	160.6747	162.2765
July	163.1999	158.7520	161.3278
August	161.8511	156.3782	158.7668
September	158.4132	156.7137	157.6242
October	157.6894	156.0083	157.2247
November	158.4004	156.8425	157.4661
December	158.2012	155.9321	157.1623