YEARLY HIGH
10.1580 MGA
YEARLY LOW
9.5505 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7449 MGA

2022 NGN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 10.1580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 9.5505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6075 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6187 to the December average rate of 9.9262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.1580 was up 0.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.1137, 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 10,158,003 MGA
2021 Average 9,558,132 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 9,550,456 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607,546.41 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.9606
9.5483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to MGA 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 9.6580, compared to 9.8318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.4860 MGA (High: 10.1571 / Low: 9.6711). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0843 MGA (High: 9.6348 / Low: 9.5505).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4860
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1651 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 9.9207) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.4535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4673 (+4.94%).

2022 Avg (August) 9.9207
2021 Avg (August) 9.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6780 9.5706 9.6187
February 9.6348 9.5505 9.5827
March 9.7270 9.5861 9.6632
April 9.7654 9.5769 9.6739
May 9.7460 9.5913 9.6717
June 9.8278 9.6057 9.7378
July 10.1571 9.6711 9.8932
August 10.1580 9.7054 9.9207
September 9.9058 9.6064 9.7556
October 9.8260 9.6652 9.7394
November 9.8256 9.6677 9.7560
December 10.0118 9.8273 9.9262