YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0160 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 NGN

2025 LBP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LBP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0189 was down 82.33% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 NGN
2024 Average 124 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 80 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.38 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0180
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0174, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0023 NGN (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 NGN (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0170).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.0171) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0676), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0505 (-74.74%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.0171
2024 Avg (February) 0.0676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0172 0.0173
February 0.0189 0.0166 0.0171
March 0.0174 0.0167 0.0171
April 0.0180 0.0167 0.0177
May 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
June 0.0177 0.0172 0.0173
July 0.0171 0.0170 0.0171
August 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
September 0.0172 0.0166 0.0168
October 0.0166 0.0161 0.0164
November 0.0163 0.0160 0.0161
December 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162