YEARLY HIGH
586.0828 NGN
YEARLY LOW
517.8236 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
554.7933 NGN

2021 FKP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FKP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 586.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 517.8236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.2592 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 529.0991 to the December average rate of 547.2952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 586.0828 was up 9.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 536.2960, 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 2,930,414 NGN
2020 Average 2,440,536 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,589,118 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,295.89 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

581.1192
524.3700
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 548.9817, compared to 560.6049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.6232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 548.9817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 560.6049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 58.9138 NGN (High: 577.9551 / Low: 519.0413). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5789 NGN (High: 567.9667 / Low: 556.3878).

February Spread (Volatile) ±58.9138
October Spread (Stable) ±11.5789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 569.1074) against the same month in 2020 (average: 478.5143), the exchange rate shifted by +90.5931 (+18.93%).

2021 Avg (May) 569.1074
2020 Avg (May) 478.5143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 542.4222 517.8236 529.0991
February 577.9551 519.0413 541.0140
March 568.5064 522.4560 537.7114
April 571.7823 522.2175 540.5683
May 586.0828 529.0240 569.1074
June 584.8073 565.8599 576.3901
July 574.7062 560.7043 568.0870
August 573.1639 559.7841 567.7192
September 570.5721 552.6816 565.5565
October 567.9667 556.3878 562.5047
November 562.9941 544.9491 552.4671
December 557.4304 542.5589 547.2952