YEARLY HIGH
4.9461 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4.1115 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5418 LBP

2017 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 4.9461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 4.1115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8345 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8163 to the December average rate of 4.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9461 was down 35.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.6139, 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 4,946,070 LBP
2016 Average 6,154,727 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,111,538 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834,532.09 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8772
4.1457
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 4.7805, compared to 4.3030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.6636 LBP (High: 4.7751 / Low: 4.1115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 LBP (High: 4.2388 / Low: 4.1783).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6636
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8163) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.5868), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7706 (-36.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8163
2016 Avg (January) 7.5868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9461 4.7489 4.8163
February 4.9194 4.7348 4.7860
March 4.9221 4.6918 4.7950
April 4.9130 4.7473 4.7907
May 4.8253 4.6288 4.7593
June 4.8067 4.2917 4.7357
July 4.9215 4.2988 4.7557
August 4.7751 4.1115 4.2260
September 4.2828 4.1673 4.2072
October 4.2605 4.1803 4.2066
November 4.2785 4.1819 4.2092
December 4.2388 4.1783 4.2136