YEARLY HIGH
15.9840 NGN
YEARLY LOW
8.3396 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5475 NGN

2023 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 15.9840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.3396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6444 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4757 to the December average rate of 14.4250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.9840 was up 90.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.3815, 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 79,920 NGN
2022 Average 40,783 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 41,698 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,221.96 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.0199
7.8808
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 8.9301, compared to 14.1650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 6.6620 NGN (High: 15.0926 / Low: 8.4306). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0556 NGN (High: 8.5919 / Low: 8.5364).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.6620
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2387 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 14.4250) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.3191), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1059 (+73.40%).

2023 Avg (December) 14.4250
2022 Avg (December) 8.3191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6074 8.3396 8.4757
February 8.6017 8.5308 8.5714
March 8.5919 8.5364 8.5525
April 8.6161 8.4481 8.5145
May 8.5316 8.4243 8.4844
June 15.0926 8.4306 10.9821
July 14.4549 13.8314 14.1719
August 14.2023 13.6259 13.9333
September 14.2936 13.4828 14.0179
October 15.8633 13.6632 14.0762
November 14.7945 14.0610 14.3655
December 15.9840 13.5531 14.4250