2019 EGP to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 EGP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the EGP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 22.6731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 18.2634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4097 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3287 to the December average rate of 22.5439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.6731 was up 10.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.5144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
EGP to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.7426, compared to 22.1214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3789 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.4778 NGN (High: 21.9846 / Low: 18.5069). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1311 NGN (High: 22.5211 / Low: 22.3900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3769 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 22.5439) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.3242), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2197 (+10.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5405 | 20.1960 | 20.3287 |
| February | 20.6901 | 20.4186 | 20.5719 |
| March | 20.8817 | 20.5811 | 20.7273 |
| April | 21.0272 | 20.7570 | 20.8728 |
| May | 21.5498 | 20.8997 | 21.1658 |
| June | 21.6151 | 18.2634 | 20.7889 |
| July | 21.8227 | 21.6502 | 21.7044 |
| August | 21.9846 | 18.5069 | 21.6750 |
| September | 22.2505 | 21.7415 | 22.0640 |
| October | 22.4615 | 22.1297 | 22.2808 |
| November | 22.5211 | 22.3900 | 22.4605 |
| December | 22.6731 | 22.4257 | 22.5439 |