YEARLY HIGH
6.3697 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.2704 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4752 NGN

2023 JPY to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.3697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 3.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0993 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4928 to the December average rate of 5.6415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.3697 was up 74.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.6497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,184,849 NGN
2022 Average 1,619,927 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,635,189 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,549,659.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.8694
3.1343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 3.5730, compared to 5.3775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.4366 NGN (High: 5.7274 / Low: 3.2908). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1522 NGN (High: 3.5279 / Low: 3.3757).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4366
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1522

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 5.6415) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.3053), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3362 (+70.68%).

2023 Avg (December) 5.6415
2022 Avg (December) 3.3053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5872 3.3636 3.4928
February 3.5806 3.3633 3.4571
March 3.5218 3.3509 3.4420
April 3.5279 3.3757 3.4539
May 3.4401 3.2704 3.3623
June 5.7274 3.2908 4.2300
July 5.6888 5.2608 5.5059
August 5.4555 5.1749 5.3006
September 5.3622 5.0619 5.2370
October 5.8963 5.0842 5.2339
November 5.5274 5.2233 5.3462
December 6.3697 5.3653 5.6415