YEARLY HIGH
8.3815 NGN
YEARLY LOW
7.8722 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1571 NGN

2022 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.3815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 7.8722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5092 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3434 to the December average rate of 8.3191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.3815 was down 18.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.2256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,907 NGN
2021 Average 46,065 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 39,361 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,546.19 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.3775
7.9689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 8.1417, compared to 8.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.2789 NGN (High: 8.1569 / Low: 7.8780). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0786 NGN (High: 8.3815 / Low: 8.3029).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2789
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0786

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 8.3434) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.8394), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4960 (-15.20%).

2022 Avg (January) 8.3434
2021 Avg (January) 9.8394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3815 8.3029 8.3434
February 8.3309 8.1446 8.2406
March 8.1792 8.0965 8.1352
April 8.1498 8.0280 8.0875
May 8.0801 7.9936 8.0406
June 8.0831 7.9442 8.0030
July 8.1569 7.8780 8.0105
August 8.0751 7.8722 8.0134
September 8.2292 8.0078 8.1357
October 8.3271 8.1735 8.2477
November 8.3634 8.2544 8.3080
December 8.3781 8.2911 8.3191