YEARLY HIGH
3.7540 LBP
YEARLY LOW
3.3811 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5802 LBP

2022 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 3.7540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 3.3811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3729 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6536 to the December average rate of 3.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.7540 was down 6.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.0256, 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 3,754,048 LBP
2021 Average 3,769,958 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,381,110 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372,937.91 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.6832
3.3846
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 3.6473, compared to 3.5130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1658 LBP (High: 3.6066 / Low: 3.4408). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 LBP (High: 3.6724 / Low: 3.6303).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1658
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0767 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 3.6583) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.7661), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1078 (-2.86%).

2022 Avg (May) 3.6583
2021 Avg (May) 3.7661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6793 3.6316 3.6536
February 3.6681 3.6117 3.6386
March 3.6594 3.5899 3.6377
April 3.6724 3.6303 3.6486
May 3.7540 3.6310 3.6583
June 3.6742 3.5985 3.6472
July 3.6502 3.5514 3.6103
August 3.6631 3.5518 3.6063
September 3.6066 3.4408 3.5296
October 3.5418 3.4364 3.4870
November 3.4767 3.4067 3.4351
December 3.4346 3.3811 3.4095