YEARLY HIGH
457.0648 NGN
YEARLY LOW
275.9126 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
344.5345 NGN

2016 FKP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 457.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 275.9126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 181.1522 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.7760 to the December average rate of 392.8431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 457.0648 was up 44.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 315.9179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,285,324 NGN
2015 Average 1,512,349 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,379,563 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 905,761.16 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

435.8784
269.9770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 291.0019, compared to 398.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 107.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 142.1461 NGN (High: 422.9288 / Low: 280.7827). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7381 NGN (High: 292.5734 / Low: 285.8353).

June Spread (Volatile) ±142.1461
May Spread (Stable) ±6.7381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 24.9812 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.9812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 422.0533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 309.9721), the exchange rate shifted by +112.0812 (+36.16%).

2016 Avg (August) 422.0533
2015 Avg (August) 309.9721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 294.0777 281.5782 286.7760
February 290.2495 275.9126 284.7180
March 288.2100 278.1547 283.8021
April 290.8700 279.8111 284.7004
May 292.5734 285.8353 288.8166
June 422.9288 280.7827 317.1984
July 423.3217 363.9259 384.8554
August 457.0648 407.4556 422.0533
September 418.7052 404.7725 411.4847
October 406.2370 380.4582 386.5035
November 395.4086 381.3495 390.6628
December 401.6266 377.2640 392.8431