YEARLY HIGH
7.3785 NGN
YEARLY LOW
6.0779 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1884 NGN

2019 GMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 7.3785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 6.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3006 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3411 to the December average rate of 7.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.3785 was down 3.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.6569, 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 36,893 NGN
2018 Average 37,572 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 30,390 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,502.99 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.3742
6.9781
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 7.2377, compared to 7.1391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.1848 NGN (High: 7.2627 / Low: 6.0779). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 NGN (High: 7.3233 / Low: 7.2830).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1848
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2466 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 7.3411) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.5037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1625 (-2.17%).

2019 Avg (January) 7.3411
2018 Avg (January) 7.5037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3785 7.3022 7.3411
February 7.3233 7.2830 7.2962
March 7.3003 7.2233 7.2578
April 7.3023 7.2263 7.2626
May 7.2830 7.2314 7.2576
June 7.3026 6.2179 7.0111
July 7.2890 7.1900 7.2293
August 7.2627 6.0779 7.1584
September 7.2303 7.1121 7.1769
October 7.1924 7.0459 7.1302
November 7.1286 7.0502 7.0758
December 7.0894 7.0440 7.0640