YEARLY HIGH
5.6367 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.6960 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3612 NGN

2018 HTG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 5.6367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.6960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9407 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5837 to the December average rate of 4.7865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6367 was down 6.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0343, 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 28,183 NGN
2017 Average 25,744 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 23,480 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,703.51 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7034
4.7031
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 5.5654, compared to 5.1570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2644 NGN (High: 4.9603 / Low: 4.6960). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 NGN (High: 5.6345 / Low: 5.5954).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2644
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2188 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.5837) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8968 (+19.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.5837
2017 Avg (January) 4.6869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6367 5.4913 5.5837
February 5.6345 5.5954 5.6200
March 5.6148 5.5566 5.5875
April 5.5985 5.5148 5.5546
May 5.6356 5.5179 5.5725
June 5.6116 5.4006 5.4740
July 5.5561 5.3274 5.4312
August 5.4347 5.2238 5.3601
September 5.2486 5.1909 5.2187
October 5.2120 5.0481 5.1403
November 5.1025 4.9204 5.0053
December 4.9603 4.6960 4.7865