YEARLY HIGH
0.1187 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1083 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1150 JPY

2026 NGN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1104 to the December average rate of 0.1175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1187 was up 9.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1085, 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 118,734 JPY
2025 Average 98,458 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 108,340 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,393.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1182
0.1097
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

NGN to JPY 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 0.1150, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0050 JPY (High: 0.1179 / Low: 0.1129). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 JPY (High: 0.1180 / Low: 0.1163).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.1170) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+28.31%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.1170
2025 Avg (April) 0.0912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1119 0.1083 0.1104
February 0.1156 0.1114 0.1142
March 0.1179 0.1129 0.1153
April 0.1187 0.1148 0.1170
May 0.1162 0.1140 0.1158
June 0.1180 0.1163 0.1175