YEARLY HIGH
66.9152 LBP
YEARLY LOW
61.7172 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.1476 LBP

2026 NGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 66.9152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 61.7172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1980 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.0130 to the December average rate of 65.6292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 66.9152 was up 7.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 62.3253, 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 66,915,183 LBP
2025 Average 58,894,171 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 61,717,181 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,198,001.97 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

66.0585
62.7362
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 65.0580, compared to 65.4166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.4166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.5348 LBP (High: 66.8043 / Low: 63.2695). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2031 LBP (High: 65.2840 / Low: 65.0809).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5348
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7487 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 65.7816) against the same month in 2025 (average: 56.6539), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1277 (+16.11%).

2026 Avg (April) 65.7816
2025 Avg (April) 56.6539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.0655 61.7172 63.0130
February 66.8043 63.2695 65.7487
March 66.1299 63.9913 65.0000
April 66.9152 64.5061 65.7816
May 65.2840 65.0809 65.2179
June 65.9804 64.8376 65.5866
July 65.9226 64.7377 65.2041
August 65.7021 65.4411 65.6292