YEARLY HIGH
6.0343 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.4652 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1464 NGN

2017 HTG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 6.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 4.4652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5691 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6869 to the December average rate of 5.6332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0343 was up 11.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,171 NGN
2016 Average 20,343 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 22,326 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,845.51 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7891
4.4943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 4.7288, compared to 5.5639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.0907 NGN (High: 5.6601 / Low: 4.5694). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0819 NGN (High: 5.7020 / Low: 5.6201).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0907
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0947 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.6196) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5886 (+11.70%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.6196
2016 Avg (August) 5.0311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8000 4.5111 4.6869
February 4.7825 4.5150 4.7117
March 4.8715 4.4652 4.6970
April 4.6465 4.4835 4.6022
May 4.7512 4.5575 4.6120
June 5.6601 4.5694 5.0632
July 5.6175 4.8954 5.0943
August 6.0343 5.0546 5.6196
September 5.7354 5.5728 5.6773
October 5.7228 5.6319 5.6812
November 5.7020 5.6201 5.6778
December 5.7179 5.5952 5.6332