YEARLY HIGH
487.7247 NGN
YEARLY LOW
374.5403 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
459.9178 NGN

2019 FKP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 487.7247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 374.5403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.1844 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 468.9289 to the December average rate of 475.4489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 487.7247 was down 5.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 516.2667, 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 2,438,624 NGN
2018 Average 2,411,335 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,872,702 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 565,921.98 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

479.3677
432.3426
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 464.3787, compared to 455.4569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 464.3787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 455.4569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 70.2168 NGN (High: 459.0392 / Low: 388.8224). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7423 NGN (High: 469.1973 / Low: 462.4549).

June Spread (Volatile) ±70.2168
November Spread (Stable) ±6.7423

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 22.3511 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.3511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 475.4489) against the same month in 2018 (average: 461.1609), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2880 (+3.10%).

2019 Avg (December) 475.4489
2018 Avg (December) 461.1609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 477.8000 456.2084 468.9289
February 481.8560 462.5659 470.2224
March 479.7711 467.2046 474.2980
April 474.3433 463.2593 468.9237
May 474.2277 453.8275 463.1250
June 459.0392 388.8224 440.7739
July 458.0371 437.6772 449.5438
August 444.7459 374.5403 436.2613
September 452.2870 437.5130 446.7518
October 469.2605 441.9118 458.1150
November 469.1973 462.4549 466.6208
December 487.7247 467.7096 475.4489