YEARLY HIGH
393.9102 NGN
YEARLY LOW
214.1326 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
284.4017 NGN

2016 EUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 393.9102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 214.1326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 179.7777 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 216.3194 to the December average rate of 331.6953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 393.9102 was up 69.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 233.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,969,551 NGN
2015 Average 1,097,905 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,070,663 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 898,888.26 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

375.7588
201.8249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 226.8845, compared to 341.9188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 115.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.8845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.9188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 100.4926 NGN (High: 322.3490 / Low: 221.8564). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5585 NGN (High: 217.6911 / Low: 214.1326).

June Spread (Volatile) ±100.4926
January Spread (Stable) ±3.5585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 10.3928 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 361.2643) against the same month in 2015 (average: 221.6606), the exchange rate shifted by +139.6037 (+62.98%).

2016 Avg (August) 361.2643
2015 Avg (August) 221.6606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.6911 214.1326 216.3194
February 225.1991 216.4922 220.9848
March 226.3999 216.2501 221.6925
April 227.9311 223.4876 225.7201
May 229.4730 221.1415 224.8359
June 322.3490 221.8564 251.7543
July 357.6270 311.6416 323.8509
August 393.9102 348.1009 361.2643
September 354.1422 347.1048 350.8715
October 352.1734 340.8743 345.3361
November 349.7518 330.9742 338.4951
December 339.0349 321.7804 331.6953