YEARLY HIGH
3.0422 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.7294 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9521 NGN

2026 CRC to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CRC to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 3.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 2.7294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3127 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8695 to the December average rate of 3.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.0422 was down 8.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.3267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,211 NGN
2025 Average 15,110 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 13,647 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,563.74 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.0556
2.7698
JanuMarcMayJuly

CRC 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 2.9318, compared to 3.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1477 NGN (High: 2.8771 / Low: 2.7294). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 NGN (High: 3.0352 / Low: 3.0259).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1477
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0760 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.9958) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.0670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0712 (-2.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.9958
2025 Avg (June) 3.0670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9133 2.7995 2.8695
February 2.8771 2.7294 2.7936
March 2.9887 2.8865 2.9389
April 3.0227 2.9282 2.9614
May 3.0352 3.0259 3.0318
June 3.0422 2.9497 2.9958
July 3.0419 2.9859 3.0198
August 3.0130 3.0031 3.0058