YEARLY HIGH
0.0342 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0309 NGN

2012 ZMK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0313 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0342 was up 2.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 171 NGN
2011 Average 160 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 148 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.35 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0334
0.0294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0304, compared to 0.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 NGN (High: 0.0342 / Low: 0.0315). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NGN (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0295).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0330) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+5.00%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0330
2011 Avg (July) 0.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0318 0.0309 0.0313
February 0.0313 0.0296 0.0303
March 0.0301 0.0295 0.0298
April 0.0306 0.0296 0.0300
May 0.0308 0.0298 0.0304
June 0.0314 0.0301 0.0308
July 0.0342 0.0315 0.0330
August 0.0331 0.0315 0.0323
September 0.0317 0.0307 0.0313
October 0.0311 0.0297 0.0304
November 0.0306 0.0299 0.0303
December 0.0316 0.0297 0.0302