2017 NGN to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0449 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0343 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0400 LSL

2017 NGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0432 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0449 was down 46.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0846, 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 44,908 LSL

2016 Average 60,592 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 34,260 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,647.25 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0439

0.0359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to LSL 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0061 LSL (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0360). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LSL (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0380).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0734), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0307 (-41.75%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0428

2016 Avg (April) 0.0734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0449	0.0420	0.0432
February	0.0439	0.0408	0.0419
March	0.0425	0.0395	0.0411
April	0.0449	0.0408	0.0428
May	0.0433	0.0398	0.0418
June	0.0415	0.0370	0.0405
July	0.0430	0.0369	0.0415
August	0.0421	0.0360	0.0371
September	0.0380	0.0356	0.0367
October	0.0396	0.0371	0.0381
November	0.0403	0.0380	0.0392
December	0.0382	0.0343	0.0365