YEARLY HIGH
4.3383 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.8088 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1408 NGN

2014 GMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 4.3383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 3.8088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5295 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2038 to the December average rate of 4.2214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.3383 was down 13.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.0294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,692 NGN
2013 Average 23,576 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 19,044 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,647.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.3542
3.9479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 4.1961, compared to 4.0854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.3614 NGN (High: 4.1702 / Low: 3.8088). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 NGN (High: 4.3339 / Low: 4.3054).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3614
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 4.2950) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.7193), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4244 (-8.99%).

2014 Avg (February) 4.2950
2013 Avg (February) 4.7193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2752 4.1708 4.2038
February 4.3383 4.2548 4.2950
March 4.3339 4.3054 4.3203
April 4.3264 4.0556 4.1726
May 4.1125 4.0107 4.0770
June 4.1299 4.0731 4.1081
July 4.1285 4.0766 4.0948
August 4.0972 4.0593 4.0787
September 4.1540 4.0627 4.1137
October 4.1702 3.8088 4.0223
November 4.1413 3.8378 3.9818
December 4.2984 4.1558 4.2214