YEARLY HIGH
26.6477 NGN
YEARLY LOW
17.9621 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4373 NGN

2022 EGP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 26.6477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 17.9621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6856 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3216 to the December average rate of 18.0628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.6477 was up 0.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.3906, 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 133,238 NGN
2021 Average 128,488 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 89,810 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,428.07 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

27.3036
17.2228
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 24.1966, compared to 20.6780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 4.2384 NGN (High: 26.6477 / Low: 22.4093). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1476 NGN (High: 18.1521 / Low: 18.0045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.2384
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.6010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 25.1150) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.7090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4060 (+1.64%).

2022 Avg (March) 25.1150
2021 Avg (March) 24.7090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4748 26.1347 26.3216
February 26.6465 26.3021 26.4635
March 26.6477 22.4093 25.1150
April 22.8091 22.3500 22.5518
May 22.7493 22.3042 22.5175
June 22.3925 22.0709 22.2099
July 22.5156 21.9262 22.1637
August 22.2801 21.6993 21.9785
September 22.4344 21.8800 22.0995
October 22.2985 18.1952 21.6823
November 18.2233 17.9621 18.0813
December 18.1521 18.0045 18.0628