YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 NGN

2018 STD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was up 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 NGN
2017 Average 77 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 85 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.57 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0183
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0178, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 NGN (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 NGN (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0172).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0182) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+32.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0182
2017 Avg (February) 0.0137

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0175 0.0178
February 0.0183 0.0180 0.0182
March 0.0182 0.0180 0.0181
April 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
May 0.0177 0.0170 0.0174
June 0.0173 0.0170 0.0172
July 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
August 0.0172 0.0171 0.0172
September 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
October 0.0173 0.0172 0.0172
November 0.0173 0.0171 0.0173
December 0.0174 0.0172 0.0173