YEARLY HIGH
4.7230 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.2135 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0111 NGN

2019 HTG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.7230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 3.2135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5095 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6535 to the December average rate of 3.7654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.7230 was down 16.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.6367, 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 23,615 NGN
2018 Average 26,798 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 16,068 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,547.26 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7466
3.6291
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 4.2478, compared to 3.7743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6713 NGN (High: 3.9782 / Low: 3.3069). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 NGN (High: 3.7364 / Low: 3.7111).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6713
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3358 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.6535) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9302 (-16.66%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.6535
2018 Avg (January) 5.5837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7230 4.6007 4.6535
February 4.6335 4.3525 4.4396
March 4.3655 4.2761 4.3215
April 4.2957 4.1842 4.2442
May 4.2085 3.9369 4.0818
June 3.9782 3.3069 3.7460
July 3.8488 3.8090 3.8313
August 3.8627 3.2135 3.7776
September 3.8169 3.7546 3.7844
October 3.7909 3.7318 3.7650
November 3.7364 3.7111 3.7222
December 3.8228 3.7225 3.7654