YEARLY HIGH
0.7576 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.7390 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7481 NGN

2018 AMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.7576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.7390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7461 to the December average rate of 0.7510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7576 was down 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,788 NGN
2017 Average 3,459 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 3,695 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.60 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7517
0.7432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.7471, compared to 0.7492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0144 NGN (High: 0.7576 / Low: 0.7431). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 NGN (High: 0.7519 / Low: 0.7487).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7480
2017 Avg (November) 0.7416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7500 0.7414 0.7461
February 0.7514 0.7451 0.7489
March 0.7519 0.7487 0.7496
April 0.7515 0.7412 0.7480
May 0.7479 0.7390 0.7439
June 0.7483 0.7433 0.7461
July 0.7529 0.7441 0.7495
August 0.7512 0.7447 0.7490
September 0.7554 0.7412 0.7484
October 0.7528 0.7458 0.7493
November 0.7576 0.7431 0.7480
December 0.7539 0.7482 0.7510