YEARLY HIGH
93.5910 IRR
YEARLY LOW
46.7752 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.3818 IRR

2023 NGN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NGN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 93.5910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 46.7752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.8159 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.2519 to the December average rate of 52.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 93.5910 was down 8.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 102.8047, 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 93,591,010 IRR
2022 Average 99,840,491 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 46,775,156 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,815,853.82 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

96.2536
48.2325
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 88.9082, compared to 53.8553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.0529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.9082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 40.3779 IRR (High: 91.7448 / Low: 51.3670). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4957 IRR (High: 91.8334 / Low: 91.3377).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.3779
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 20.1444 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 92.2519) against the same month in 2022 (average: 102.1402), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8883 (-9.68%).

2023 Avg (January) 92.2519
2022 Avg (January) 102.1402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.5910 90.8793 92.2519
February 92.2113 90.3671 91.7082
March 93.0684 90.4144 91.7195
April 92.1377 90.8602 91.6164
May 91.8334 91.3377 91.6328
June 91.7448 51.3670 74.5206
July 55.6286 53.0415 54.3762
August 56.3440 54.3862 55.0938
September 56.7210 53.5730 54.5967
October 55.6883 47.8291 54.0551
November 54.0783 51.3332 52.7759
December 55.2976 46.7752 52.2342