2012 ZAR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.1629 NGN

YEARLY LOW

17.5944 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.3815 NGN

2012 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 21.1629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 17.5944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5685 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1485 to the December average rate of 18.2187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.1629 was down 9.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.4993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,058,147 NGN

2011 Average 1,078,581 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 879,722 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,424.98 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.0239

17.6002

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 20.0810, compared to 18.6819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.6446 NGN (High: 20.3795 / Low: 18.7349). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5246 NGN (High: 19.3194 / Low: 18.7948).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6446

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 20.7119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.2875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5756 (-2.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 20.7119

2011 Avg (February) 21.2875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.7196	19.5564	20.1485
February	21.1629	20.2168	20.7119
March	21.0274	20.4154	20.7386
April	20.6634	19.6591	20.1118
May	20.3795	18.7349	19.4437
June	19.8513	18.6592	19.3318
July	20.0967	18.8252	19.5724
August	19.8538	18.6724	19.2238
September	19.3194	18.7948	19.0474
October	18.8359	17.6656	18.1437
November	18.2015	17.5944	17.8855
December	18.6447	17.6638	18.2187