YEARLY HIGH
3.1952 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.6876 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9707 CDF

2024 NGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 3.1952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 1.6876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5076 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9876 to the December average rate of 1.8174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.1952 was down 37.57% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.1177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,195,215 CDF
2023 Average 3,851,969 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,687,616 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,507,599.20 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.1155
1.5808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to CDF 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 2.1622, compared to 1.7792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 1.3329 CDF (High: 3.0513 / Low: 1.7184). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 CDF (High: 1.7325 / Low: 1.6876).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3329
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8866 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 2.9876) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.5069), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5193 (-33.71%).

2024 Avg (January) 2.9876
2023 Avg (January) 4.5069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1952 2.8427 2.9876
February 3.0513 1.7184 2.1010
March 1.9933 1.7193 1.8200
April 2.3195 1.9841 2.1862
May 2.2615 1.8475 1.9798
June 2.0225 1.8644 1.8988
July 2.0416 1.7077 1.8778
August 1.8132 1.7180 1.7846
September 1.7895 1.7094 1.7435
October 1.7716 1.7094 1.7431
November 1.7325 1.6876 1.7087
December 1.8542 1.7020 1.8174