YEARLY HIGH
39.3130 GNF
YEARLY LOW
25.9152 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.4602 GNF

2016 NGN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NGN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 39.3130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 25.9152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3978 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8571 to the December average rate of 29.4743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 39.3130 was down 1.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.0624, 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 39,313,047 GNF
2015 Average 37,152,996 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 25,915,230 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,397,817.02 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

39.9350
27.0006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to GNF 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 37.6980, compared to 29.2225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.6980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.1978 GNF (High: 36.9990 / Low: 29.8012). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3533 GNF (High: 38.1815 / Low: 37.8282).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.1978
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.4467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 38.8571) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.9896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8675 (+2.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 38.8571
2015 Avg (January) 37.9896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.3130 38.5233 38.8571
February 39.1087 38.3274 38.6980
March 38.4668 38.0750 38.2757
April 38.1815 37.8282 38.0994
May 37.9927 36.7138 37.1643
June 36.9990 29.8012 35.0937
July 31.9300 27.7280 30.6470
August 29.0500 25.9152 28.0785
September 29.2389 28.6197 29.0296
October 29.3390 28.7021 29.0284
November 29.4145 28.7386 29.0769
December 30.9252 28.9914 29.4743