YEARLY HIGH
139.4042 IRR
YEARLY LOW
115.5144 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.1617 IRR

2019 NGN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NGN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 139.4042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 115.5144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8898 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.4249 to the December average rate of 116.1180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 139.4042 was up 14.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 121.8345, 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 139,404,184 IRR
2018 Average 112,623,355 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 115,514,403 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,889,780.53 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

122.6353
115.5256
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 117.7302, compared to 116.5932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.5932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 22.6897 IRR (High: 139.4042 / Low: 116.7145). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4653 IRR (High: 116.4730 / Low: 116.0077).

June Spread (Volatile) ±22.6897
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4653

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.2308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 122.0428) against the same month in 2018 (average: 117.5826), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4603 (+3.79%).

2019 Avg (June) 122.0428
2018 Avg (June) 117.5826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.6094 115.5144 116.4249
February 117.8090 116.0224 116.5210
March 118.5514 116.3990 117.1061
April 118.7485 116.4970 117.2235
May 118.5851 116.4201 117.0631
June 139.4042 116.7145 122.0428
July 117.1210 116.2348 116.8121
August 137.3960 115.7265 117.4932
September 117.8744 115.9917 116.4957
October 116.6761 115.9327 116.3913
November 116.4730 116.0077 116.2493
December 116.4730 115.8547 116.1180