YEARLY HIGH
23.6234 NGN
YEARLY LOW
21.5546 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9410 NGN

2026 DOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 23.6234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 21.5546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0688 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4616 to the December average rate of 23.5370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.6234 was down 13.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.3216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,117 NGN
2025 Average 123,547 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 107,773 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,343.90 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.7024
21.7177
JanuMarcMayJuly

DOP 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 22.7627, compared to 23.4757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.0991 NGN (High: 23.3280 / Low: 22.2289). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0827 NGN (High: 23.5875 / Low: 23.5048).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0991
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5785 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 23.4144) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.3910), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9765 (-7.78%).

2026 Avg (July) 23.4144
2025 Avg (July) 25.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.9293 22.0712 22.4616
February 22.6131 21.5546 21.8831
March 23.3280 22.2289 22.9231
April 23.1591 22.3418 22.6404
May 23.5122 23.1646 23.3472
June 23.4842 23.1193 23.3209
July 23.6234 23.1077 23.4144
August 23.5875 23.5048 23.5370