YEARLY HIGH
44.9715 NGN
YEARLY LOW
38.8341 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.7846 NGN

2022 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 44.9715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 38.8341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1374 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5385 to the December average rate of 42.3499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 44.9715 was down 4.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 46.9016, 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 224,858 NGN
2021 Average 224,353 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 194,171 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,686.96 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

45.0167
39.2792
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 42.8496, compared to 40.7195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.8496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.9510 NGN (High: 41.7089 / Low: 39.7580). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9192 NGN (High: 44.9715 / Low: 44.0524).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9510
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9192

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5681 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 44.5385) against the same month in 2021 (average: 43.5504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9882 (+2.27%).

2022 Avg (January) 44.5385
2021 Avg (January) 43.5504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.9715 44.0524 44.5385
February 44.7707 43.5731 44.3234
March 43.5484 41.6361 42.7553
April 42.9046 41.5327 42.3319
May 42.0192 40.9779 41.5144
June 42.2366 40.8714 41.6339
July 41.7329 39.8192 40.9283
August 41.0674 39.7760 40.4353
September 40.7526 38.8341 39.8838
October 40.3129 39.2748 39.7573
November 41.7089 39.7580 40.9626
December 42.9247 41.9182 42.3499