YEARLY HIGH
33.4686 LBP
YEARLY LOW
3.2758 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5656 LBP

2023 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 33.4686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.2758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1928 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3348 to the December average rate of 18.6144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 458.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 33.4686 was up 791.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.7540, 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 33,468,608 LBP
2022 Average 3,579,841 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,275,797 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,192,810.66 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.7389
0.3890
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 25.9579, compared to 19.1732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 30.1928 LBP (High: 33.4686 / Low: 3.2758). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1157 LBP (High: 3.4033 / Low: 3.2876).

February Spread (Volatile) ±30.1928
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.2605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 27.5384) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6386), the exchange rate shifted by +23.8998 (+656.84%).

2023 Avg (February) 27.5384
2022 Avg (February) 3.6386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4033 3.2876 3.3348
February 33.4686 3.2758 27.5384
March 33.1255 32.5839 32.7931
April 33.0630 32.3236 32.7274
May 33.0878 32.3533 32.7008
June 33.0133 18.5358 26.6527
July 19.9886 18.9407 19.3922
August 19.9860 19.3634 19.6236
September 20.3447 19.0744 19.4518
October 19.8026 17.0125 19.2170
November 19.0894 18.1668 18.7406
December 19.7057 16.7634 18.6144