YEARLY HIGH
21.4071 NGN
YEARLY LOW
16.8914 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5584 NGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,036 NGN
2018 Average 107,522 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 84,457 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,578.42 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

21.4295
18.9725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7973
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (January) 21.2248
2018 Avg (January) 21.2508

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