2026 LBP to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0162 NGN

YEARLY LOW

0.0149 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0154 NGN

2026 LBP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LBP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0162 was down 14.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0189, 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 81 NGN

2025 Average 85 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 75 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.29 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0159

0.0151

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0154, compared to 0.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 NGN (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NGN (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0153).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0159) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-8.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0159

2025 Avg (January) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0162	0.0154	0.0159
February	0.0158	0.0150	0.0152
March	0.0156	0.0151	0.0154
April	0.0155	0.0149	0.0152
May	0.0154	0.0153	0.0153
June	0.0154	0.0152	0.0152
July	0.0154	0.0152	0.0153
August	0.0153	0.0153	0.0153