YEARLY HIGH
185.2614 NGN
YEARLY LOW
158.7557 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.1398 NGN

2014 IMP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the IMP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 185.2614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 158.7557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5057 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.1122 to the December average rate of 182.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 185.2614 was up 13.04% compared to the 2013 peak of 163.8915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 926,307 NGN
2013 Average 796,291 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 793,779 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,528.51 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

184.2138
157.9211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 162.6213, compared to 167.6582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.6213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.6582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 12.9140 NGN (High: 178.5080 / Low: 165.5940). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0478 NGN (High: 165.1060 / Low: 164.0582).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.9140
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0478

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5528 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 182.0228) against the same month in 2013 (average: 159.1407), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8821 (+14.38%).

2014 Avg (December) 182.0228
2013 Avg (December) 159.1407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.7141 158.7557 160.1122
February 165.4783 162.5994 163.8622
March 165.1060 164.0582 164.7575
April 164.8386 160.6499 162.2046
May 162.9792 158.9108 161.7263
June 163.6860 162.3590 163.0649
July 162.9692 161.7580 162.2662
August 162.7540 160.8927 162.0473
September 164.3322 162.2310 163.1712
October 165.7658 163.3387 164.7235
November 178.5080 165.5940 171.7185
December 185.2614 179.5320 182.0228