YEARLY HIGH
487.1458 NGN
YEARLY LOW
303.5213 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
364.6769 NGN

2017 LVL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 487.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 303.5213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 183.6245 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 436.8220 to the December average rate of 359.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 487.1458 was down 13.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 560.6682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,435,729 NGN
2016 Average 2,035,074 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,517,606 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 918,122.64 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

493.5670
300.5657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 377.5434, compared to 351.8104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.7330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 377.5434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 351.8104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 178.5700 NGN (High: 482.0912 / Low: 303.5213). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6455 NGN (High: 361.0814 / Low: 358.4359).

January Spread (Volatile) ±178.5700
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 145.9470 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -145.9470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 477.4836) against the same month in 2016 (average: 316.8480), the exchange rate shifted by +160.6356 (+50.70%).

2017 Avg (March) 477.4836
2016 Avg (March) 316.8480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 482.0912 303.5213 436.8220
February 485.8617 313.0082 384.0702
March 487.1458 467.5880 477.4836
April 482.0657 307.7740 331.5365
May 325.3482 313.5150 317.0288
June 350.5000 312.9955 318.3194
July 350.5000 305.8361 316.6492
August 369.0238 315.0768 357.0200
September 361.4800 354.5000 358.6914
October 360.6800 356.0000 359.2290
November 362.2836 356.0000 359.4996
December 361.0814 358.4359 359.7734