YEARLY HIGH
203.1873 NGN
YEARLY LOW
200.0550 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.5727 NGN

2018 AWG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 203.1873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 200.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1323 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.1451 to the December average rate of 202.2096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 203.1873 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 205.5558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,015,936 NGN
2017 Average 929,576 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,000,275 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,661.26 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

202.3160
201.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 201.4272, compared to 201.7183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.4272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.7183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.1861 NGN (High: 202.2411 / Low: 200.0550). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9487 NGN (High: 202.0136 / Low: 201.0649).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1861
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9487

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 202.2096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 201.1783), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0313 (+0.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 202.2096
2017 Avg (December) 201.1783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 202.3411 200.1684 201.1451
February 202.2411 200.0550 201.2916
March 202.5312 201.3389 201.7610
April 202.8169 200.8839 201.5071
May 201.9582 200.8230 201.4013
June 202.0136 201.0649 201.4571
July 202.6238 200.6856 201.6064
August 202.3319 200.7992 201.4000
September 202.1043 200.5360 201.3704
October 202.2227 201.2004 201.8277
November 202.5060 200.3363 201.8954
December 203.1873 201.6671 202.2096