YEARLY HIGH
15.7808 NGN
YEARLY LOW
12.9320 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2142 NGN

2017 HNL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 15.7808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 12.9320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8487 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4113 to the December average rate of 15.2211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.7808 was up 3.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.2285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,904 NGN
2016 Average 56,497 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 64,660 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,243.57 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.5005
13.1656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 13.4506, compared to 14.9777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.3272 NGN (High: 15.7808 / Low: 13.4535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1023 NGN (High: 15.2850 / Low: 15.1827).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3272
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1023

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 0.0614 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.2948) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.1064), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1884 (+8.42%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.2948
2016 Avg (August) 14.1064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8933 12.9320 13.4113
February 13.5696 12.9472 13.3886
March 13.6774 13.0012 13.3602
April 13.5404 13.0925 13.4385
May 13.8648 13.3674 13.5172
June 15.0044 13.3581 13.5881
July 14.9368 13.0594 13.5310
August 15.7808 13.4535 15.2948
September 15.4354 15.0527 15.3059
October 15.3915 15.1886 15.2874
November 15.3532 15.0414 15.2260
December 15.2850 15.1827 15.2211