YEARLY HIGH
9.6653 LBP
YEARLY LOW
9.2350 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4688 LBP

2013 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.6653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 9.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4303 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6002 to the December average rate of 9.4581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.6653 was up 0.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.6421, 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 9,665,292 LBP
2012 Average 9,482,361 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,235,010 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430,281.91 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.6271
9.3046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to LBP 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 9.5230, compared to 9.4145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2325 LBP (High: 9.5455 / Low: 9.3130). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0479 LBP (High: 9.5107 / Low: 9.4628).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2325
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 9.6002) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.3369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2633 (+2.82%).

2013 Avg (January) 9.6002
2012 Avg (January) 9.3369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6653 9.5562 9.6002
February 9.5986 9.4989 9.5599
March 9.5400 9.4686 9.5063
April 9.5610 9.4561 9.5136
May 9.5680 9.4994 9.5287
June 9.5455 9.3130 9.4294
July 9.4244 9.3258 9.3795
August 9.4635 9.2807 9.3849
September 9.4591 9.2350 9.3315
October 9.5162 9.3646 9.4415
November 9.5107 9.4628 9.4915
December 9.5217 9.3592 9.4581