YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0368 EGP

2026 NGN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0333 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0395 was up 16.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0339, 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 39,547 EGP
2025 Average 32,359 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 32,935 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,612.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0395
0.0327
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

NGN to EGP 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 0.0368, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0043 EGP (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0379).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 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 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0389) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+20.65%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0389
2025 Avg (April) 0.0322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0338 0.0329 0.0333
February 0.0355 0.0338 0.0347
March 0.0394 0.0351 0.0376
April 0.0395 0.0384 0.0389
May 0.0390 0.0380 0.0382
June 0.0382 0.0379 0.0381