YEARLY HIGH
38.4142 IDR
YEARLY LOW
34.1073 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5042 IDR

2021 NGN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NGN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 38.4142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 34.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3068 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2584 to the December average rate of 34.8341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.4142 was down 14.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.9180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,414,192 IDR
2020 Average 38,252,698 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 34,107,342 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,306,849.49 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

37.5205
34.2575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to IDR 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 36.1739, compared to 34.8345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 3.5113 IDR (High: 37.6186 / Low: 34.1073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3337 IDR (High: 34.8554 / Low: 34.5217).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 37.2486) against the same month in 2020 (average: 40.9482), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6996 (-9.03%).

2021 Avg (April) 37.2486
2020 Avg (April) 40.9482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.1315 35.6651 36.2584
February 37.6186 34.1073 36.0669
March 38.0029 35.0637 37.1120
April 38.4142 35.2860 37.2486
May 37.8443 34.3771 35.4463
June 35.4943 34.4398 34.9112
July 35.5511 35.0779 35.2745
August 35.2251 34.6481 34.9545
September 34.8554 34.5217 34.6484
October 34.8311 34.2148 34.5294
November 35.1672 34.3807 34.7664
December 35.4310 34.4440 34.8341