YEARLY HIGH
102.8047 IRR
YEARLY LOW
92.2377 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.8517 IRR

2022 NGN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 102.8047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 92.2377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5670 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.1402 to the December average rate of 93.6716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 102.8047 was down 7.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 110.9486, 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 102,804,723 IRR
2021 Average 104,603,479 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 92,237,694 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,567,028.54 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

102.9870
92.8247
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 101.8023, compared to 97.9010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.8023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.9010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 3.6860 IRR (High: 100.5422 / Low: 96.8561). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7079 IRR (High: 102.4026 / Low: 101.6947).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.6860
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.3013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 102.1402) against the same month in 2021 (average: 108.5893), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4491 (-5.94%).

2022 Avg (January) 102.1402
2021 Avg (January) 108.5893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.8047 101.5984 102.1402
February 101.8078 100.9151 101.5497
March 101.8478 100.7858 101.6051
April 102.1664 101.2458 101.8147
May 102.4026 101.6947 101.9226
June 102.2916 100.6736 101.7817
July 102.1171 99.6324 101.1339
August 101.9233 99.2372 100.5725
September 100.5422 96.8561 98.8303
October 97.9485 96.3787 97.2251
November 97.1803 95.5084 95.9729
December 95.6028 92.2377 93.6716