YEARLY HIGH
60.4032 NGN
YEARLY LOW
57.7120 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.7663 NGN

2012 XCD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 60.4032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 57.7120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6912 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.7490 to the December average rate of 58.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 60.4032 was down 0.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302,016 NGN
2011 Average 289,398 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 288,560 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,456.06 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

60.3227
57.9716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 58.9901, compared to 58.5425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.9901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.5425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.0228 NGN (High: 59.9038 / Low: 57.8810). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2405 NGN (High: 58.4269 / Low: 58.1865).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0228
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2405

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 1.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 60.1267) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.8429), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2838 (+3.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 60.1267
2011 Avg (June) 57.8429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.2271 59.1257 59.7490
February 59.6851 57.9765 58.7209
March 58.5610 58.2661 58.3919
April 58.4269 58.1865 58.3060
May 59.2827 58.0555 58.6461
June 60.4032 59.5578 60.1267
July 60.2159 58.2011 59.5092
August 59.9038 57.8810 58.7651
September 58.6343 58.0067 58.3423
October 58.3629 57.7449 58.1914
November 58.6245 58.0492 58.2797
December 58.5529 57.7120 58.1676