YEARLY HIGH
8.4082 LBP
YEARLY LOW
7.3730 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6236 LBP

2015 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 8.4082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 7.3730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0352 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1304 to the December average rate of 7.5794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.4082 was down 11.54% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.5048, 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 8,408,198 LBP
2014 Average 9,154,919 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,372,960 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,035,238.10 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

8.1889
7.4872
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 7.6693, compared to 7.5779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.6035 LBP (High: 7.9764 / Low: 7.3730). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 LBP (High: 7.5899 / Low: 7.5719).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6035
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 8.1304) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.3987), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2683 (-13.49%).

2015 Avg (January) 8.1304
2014 Avg (January) 9.3987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4082 7.8847 8.1304
February 7.9764 7.3730 7.6054
March 7.5882 7.4508 7.5457
April 7.5937 7.5610 7.5765
May 7.5953 7.5575 7.5773
June 7.5899 7.5719 7.5804
July 7.5967 7.5676 7.5784
August 7.5920 7.5645 7.5758
September 7.5865 7.5624 7.5757
October 7.5858 7.5654 7.5772
November 7.5992 7.5680 7.5806
December 7.6235 7.5301 7.5794