YEARLY HIGH
489.5053 NGN
YEARLY LOW
369.3978 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
430.5372 NGN

2017 FKP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 489.5053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 369.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.1074 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 386.6176 to the December average rate of 482.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 489.5053 was up 7.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 457.0648, 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 2,447,526 NGN
2016 Average 1,723,953 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,846,989 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 600,537.24 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

491.8570
377.0504
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 397.0934, compared to 463.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 66.8876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 397.0934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 463.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 67.1268 NGN (High: 481.2253 / Low: 414.0985). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6320 NGN (High: 485.8539 / Low: 479.2219).

August Spread (Volatile) ±67.1268
December Spread (Stable) ±6.6320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.0105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 477.6796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 411.4847), the exchange rate shifted by +66.1949 (+16.09%).

2017 Avg (September) 477.6796
2016 Avg (September) 411.4847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 398.5552 369.3978 386.6176
February 397.6290 387.2241 393.3597
March 395.7595 378.8860 387.3492
April 409.3995 380.8189 398.2236
May 421.7849 404.2761 409.6253
June 453.5467 399.0627 407.3852
July 456.7162 399.1633 411.9168
August 481.2253 414.0985 462.4815
September 489.5053 463.3493 477.6796
October 480.6969 469.3711 474.1786
November 484.9014 468.9845 475.3397
December 485.8539 479.2219 482.2898