YEARLY HIGH
6.7988 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.9467 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5498 NGN

2023 HTG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HTG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.7988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 2.9467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8521 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0625 to the December average rate of 6.1267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 100.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.7988 was up 62.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.1795, 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 33,994 NGN
2022 Average 18,195 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 14,734 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,260.30 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.4419
2.6598
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 3.2633, compared to 5.8364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.6704 NGN (High: 5.9421 / Low: 3.2717). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 NGN (High: 3.0866 / Low: 3.0324).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6704
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0718 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 6.1267) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.0772), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0495 (+99.10%).

2023 Avg (December) 6.1267
2022 Avg (December) 3.0772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0935 3.0212 3.0625
February 3.0866 3.0324 3.0653
March 3.0476 2.9600 2.9935
April 3.0300 2.9467 2.9749
May 3.2946 2.9774 3.1751
June 5.9421 3.2717 4.3085
July 5.8060 5.4889 5.6430
August 5.7159 5.5029 5.6385
September 5.8508 5.5164 5.7221
October 6.6183 5.6567 5.8438
November 6.2348 5.8821 6.0440
December 6.7988 5.7810 6.1267