YEARLY HIGH
38.6918 NGN
YEARLY LOW
31.6842 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4460 NGN

2019 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 38.6918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 31.6842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0077 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.1228 to the December average rate of 37.6857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 38.6918 was down 2.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 39.5114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,459 NGN
2018 Average 192,466 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 158,421 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,038.40 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

38.3156
36.0020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 37.3788, compared to 37.5132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.2433 NGN (High: 38.2029 / Low: 31.9596). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2782 NGN (High: 38.0610 / Low: 37.7828).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.2433
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0413 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 38.1228) against the same month in 2018 (average: 38.9250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8023 (-2.06%).

2019 Avg (January) 38.1228
2018 Avg (January) 38.9250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6918 37.7014 38.1228
February 38.0610 37.7828 37.8910
March 37.8340 37.2568 37.4644
April 37.5499 37.1158 37.3638
May 37.4027 36.9898 37.2361
June 37.8721 31.6842 36.1948
July 37.7751 37.4070 37.5864
August 38.2029 31.9596 37.4460
September 37.6021 37.1002 37.3592
October 37.6828 37.2331 37.4708
November 37.6843 37.3693 37.5313
December 37.9895 37.5235 37.6857