YEARLY HIGH
450.4226 NGN
YEARLY LOW
407.8797 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
426.8249 NGN

2018 EUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 450.4226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 407.8797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.5429 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.3942 to the December average rate of 414.1490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 450.4226 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 435.1134, 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 2,252,113 NGN
2017 Average 1,890,812 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,039,398 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,714.51 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

448.2843
409.9297
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 436.1600, compared to 417.4897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.6703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.1600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.4897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.2157 NGN (High: 447.5269 / Low: 429.3112). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9935 NGN (High: 424.2726 / Low: 419.2791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.2157
July Spread (Stable) ±4.9935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.9233 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.9233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 445.0881) against the same month in 2017 (average: 335.4742), the exchange rate shifted by +109.6139 (+32.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 445.0881
2017 Avg (February) 335.4742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 447.5269 429.3112 439.3942
February 450.4226 440.1226 445.0881
March 448.1415 440.9398 444.2318
April 445.8210 434.6122 441.7255
May 432.4108 415.1963 425.8021
June 425.4066 415.9127 420.7183
July 424.2726 419.2791 421.7209
August 423.5936 409.0539 416.6547
September 427.7224 415.9614 421.8671
October 421.6242 411.4365 417.4208
November 416.1909 407.8797 413.1259
December 418.8654 410.3564 414.1490