YEARLY HIGH
38.0138 NGN
YEARLY LOW
36.2975 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9761 NGN

2012 VEF to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 38.0138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 36.2975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7163 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5701 to the December average rate of 36.6088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 38.0138 was down 0.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.3087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,069 NGN
2011 Average 181,439 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 181,488 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,581.45 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.9064
36.4908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 37.0860, compared to 36.8663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.0860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 1.2769 NGN (High: 37.7112 / Low: 36.4343). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1728 NGN (High: 36.7241 / Low: 36.5513).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2769
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1728

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 0.6533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 37.5749) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.4398), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1351 (+6.02%).

2012 Avg (July) 37.5749
2011 Avg (July) 35.4398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8945 37.1784 37.5701
February 37.5038 36.4263 36.9168
March 36.8239 36.6107 36.7110
April 36.7241 36.5513 36.6560
May 37.2746 36.5203 36.8738
June 37.9870 37.3979 37.7884
July 38.0138 36.9898 37.5749
August 37.7112 36.4343 36.9884
September 36.9113 36.4896 36.7187
October 36.7281 36.3475 36.6265
November 36.8946 36.5122 36.6804
December 36.8620 36.2975 36.6088