2019 MDL to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 MDL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the MDL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 21.4071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 16.8914.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5157 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2248 to the December average rate of 21.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.4071 was down 2.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.9887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
MDL to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.5016, compared to 20.6153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1137 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.7973 NGN (High: 20.9630 / Low: 17.1657). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2243 NGN (High: 21.2483 / Low: 21.0241).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9034 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 21.2248) against the same month in 2018 (average: 21.2508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0261 (-0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4071 | 21.1124 | 21.2248 |
| February | 21.2483 | 21.0241 | 21.1530 |
| March | 21.1525 | 20.7557 | 20.9708 |
| April | 20.7920 | 20.1120 | 20.4031 |
| May | 20.2838 | 19.7459 | 20.0807 |
| June | 19.9283 | 16.8914 | 19.1773 |
| July | 20.7082 | 19.9994 | 20.3627 |
| August | 20.9630 | 17.1657 | 20.3707 |
| September | 20.5730 | 20.1408 | 20.4268 |
| October | 20.9723 | 20.4283 | 20.7212 |
| November | 20.9324 | 20.6555 | 20.8032 |
| December | 21.1600 | 20.7245 | 21.0070 |