2026 EGP to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.3631 NGN

YEARLY LOW

25.2864 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.3266 NGN

2026 EGP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 30.3631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 25.2864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0767 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0664 to the December average rate of 27.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 30.3631 was down 9.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 33.4025, 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 151,816 NGN

2025 Average 154,585 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 126,432 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,383.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.5014

25.2810

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 27.3733, compared to 27.1864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.0850 NGN (High: 28.4854 / Low: 25.4005). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6628 NGN (High: 26.3151 / Low: 25.6523).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0850

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1917 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 30.0664) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.7534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6870 (-2.23%).

2026 Avg (January) 30.0664

2025 Avg (January) 30.7534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.3631	29.5452	30.0664
February	29.6078	28.1356	28.7846
March	28.4854	25.4005	26.5929
April	26.0364	25.2864	25.7160
May	26.3151	25.6523	26.1752
June	28.0769	26.1467	26.9049
July	28.0559	26.6014	27.3427
August	27.3776	26.6622	27.0301