YEARLY HIGH
3.9543 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.0623 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2380 KRW

2019 NGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 3.9543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8920 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0842 to the December average rate of 3.2325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.9543 was up 25.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.1538, 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 3,954,336 KRW
2018 Average 3,045,913 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,062,323 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 892,013.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.4203
3.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to KRW 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 3.1968, compared to 3.2792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6604 KRW (High: 3.8628 / Low: 3.2024). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 KRW (High: 3.1245 / Low: 3.0857).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6604
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1235 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3.3770) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2711 (+8.73%).

2019 Avg (August) 3.3770
2018 Avg (August) 3.1059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1272 3.0623 3.0842
February 3.1245 3.0857 3.1063
March 3.1647 3.1172 3.1454
April 3.2383 3.1395 3.1727
May 3.3166 3.2270 3.2825
June 3.8628 3.2024 3.3897
July 3.2940 3.2044 3.2662
August 3.9543 3.3166 3.3770
September 3.3471 3.2624 3.3046
October 3.3327 3.2174 3.2690
November 3.2641 3.1873 3.2259
December 3.2931 3.1782 3.2325