YEARLY HIGH
152.7258 IRR
YEARLY LOW
86.3922 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.0989 IRR

2016 NGN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NGN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 152.7258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 86.3922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.3335 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.6992 to the December average rate of 95.5261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.7258 was up 0.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 151.7956, 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 152,725,764 IRR
2015 Average 146,344,234 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 86,392,241 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,333,522.98 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

157.9466
87.4719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to IRR 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 149.5087, compared to 96.6892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 52.8195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.5087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.6892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 46.0010 IRR (High: 152.7258 / Low: 106.7248). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3149 IRR (High: 152.0953 / Low: 151.7804).

June Spread (Volatile) ±46.0010
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 35.5862 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.5862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 138.8052) against the same month in 2015 (average: 146.0688), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2636 (-4.97%).

2016 Avg (June) 138.8052
2015 Avg (June) 146.0688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.9447 150.1161 150.6992
February 151.9785 150.6963 151.6558
March 152.3617 151.5646 151.9073
April 152.0953 151.7804 151.9110
May 152.3184 151.9019 152.0737
June 152.7258 106.7248 138.8052
July 107.8102 93.9961 103.2189
August 96.4717 86.3922 93.3448
September 96.7893 95.4687 96.0977
October 97.3601 95.2576 96.0909
November 96.6736 95.2371 95.8568
December 98.3647 94.8706 95.5261