YEARLY HIGH
0.3866 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2203 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2860 NGN

2016 KPW to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.3866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.2203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1663 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2212 to the December average rate of 0.3499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3866 was up 70.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,933 NGN
2015 Average 1,099 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,101 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 831.72 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3720
0.2073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2258, compared to 0.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0940 NGN (High: 0.3146 / Low: 0.2206). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NGN (High: 0.2214 / Low: 0.2210).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.3583) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1372 (+62.03%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.3583
2015 Avg (August) 0.2211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2219 0.2209 0.2212
February 0.2220 0.2205 0.2211
March 0.2214 0.2203 0.2211
April 0.2214 0.2210 0.2212
May 0.2214 0.2210 0.2212
June 0.3146 0.2206 0.2490
July 0.3555 0.3133 0.3251
August 0.3866 0.3465 0.3583
September 0.3501 0.3453 0.3478
October 0.3508 0.3431 0.3477
November 0.3509 0.3457 0.3487
December 0.3522 0.3397 0.3499