YEARLY HIGH
292.1976 NGN
YEARLY LOW
255.7782 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
270.1011 NGN

2018 AUD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 292.1976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 255.7782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4194 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.4934 to the December average rate of 260.6286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 292.1976 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 292.6178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,460,988 NGN
2017 Average 1,280,727 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,278,891 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,096.79 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

289.3427
255.1513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 277.8146, compared to 262.3875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.8146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.3875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 12.8116 NGN (High: 268.8431 / Low: 256.0315). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3151 NGN (High: 269.6017 / Low: 264.2866).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.8116
July Spread (Stable) ±5.3151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.1992 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 286.4934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 233.4951), the exchange rate shifted by +52.9982 (+22.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 286.4934
2017 Avg (January) 233.4951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.1976 279.6115 286.4934
February 289.4589 280.2534 283.6198
March 283.8880 275.7058 279.3490
April 280.1225 270.9464 276.3487
May 274.2348 268.0356 271.1495
June 276.0400 264.0674 269.9273
July 269.6017 264.2866 267.0750
August 267.8151 260.4415 264.5152
September 264.5514 255.7788 260.6218
October 262.9474 255.7782 258.0006
November 267.3960 260.6883 263.4841
December 268.8431 256.0315 260.6286