YEARLY HIGH
27.2088 NGN
YEARLY LOW
20.0626 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9579 NGN

2019 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 27.2088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 20.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1462 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1726 to the December average rate of 25.1631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.2088 was down 12.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 31.1891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,044 NGN
2018 Average 137,380 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 100,313 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,731.20 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.4874
23.5137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 25.2998, compared to 24.6161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 5.2717 NGN (High: 25.3343 / Low: 20.0626). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7536 NGN (High: 26.0565 / Low: 25.3028).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.2717
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 1.8981 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 26.1726) against the same month in 2018 (average: 29.5570), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3844 (-11.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 26.1726
2018 Avg (January) 29.5570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2088 25.1773 26.1726
February 27.1398 25.6302 26.2395
March 25.8399 24.5921 25.0845
April 25.8082 24.9435 25.4537
May 25.3631 24.5650 25.0007
June 25.4886 20.4034 23.8475
July 26.0565 25.3028 25.6596
August 25.3343 20.0626 23.7615
September 24.7280 23.7602 24.3392
October 24.9285 23.6942 24.2847
November 24.7727 23.9481 24.4886
December 25.9083 24.4893 25.1631