YEARLY HIGH
106.7637 IRR
YEARLY LOW
88.6786 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.3267 IRR

2017 NGN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 106.7637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 88.6786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0851 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.2750 to the December average rate of 97.9816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 106.7637 was down 30.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 152.7258, 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 106,763,693 IRR
2016 Average 122,969,462 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 88,678,565 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,085,128.44 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

104.4530
91.0720
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 102.4702, compared to 96.1832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.4702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.1832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 15.1834 IRR (High: 103.8620 / Low: 88.6786). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5230 IRR (High: 97.2555 / Low: 95.7325).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.1834
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5230

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.8877 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 103.0748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 103.2189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1441 (-0.14%).

2017 Avg (July) 103.0748
2016 Avg (July) 103.2189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.5101 94.8896 101.2750
February 105.8625 101.9980 102.7839
March 106.0107 101.7866 103.3379
April 105.3943 102.1848 103.0045
May 103.5186 99.7579 102.3883
June 103.7353 92.6348 102.0314
July 106.7637 93.1207 103.0748
August 103.8620 88.6786 92.1871
September 94.1185 91.9691 92.8804
October 96.1068 93.3085 94.4642
November 97.2555 95.7325 96.5111
December 99.3708 96.3813 97.9816