YEARLY HIGH
22.6731 NGN
YEARLY LOW
18.2634 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4320 NGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,365 NGN
2018 Average 101,449 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 91,317 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,048.67 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.7655
20.1072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4778
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (December) 22.5439
2018 Avg (December) 20.3242

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