YEARLY HIGH
5.3137 MGA
YEARLY LOW
2.7184 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1807 MGA

2024 NGN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NGN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 5.3137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.7184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5954 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0101 to the December average rate of 2.9927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.3137 was down 47.31% compared to the 2023 peak of 10.0848, 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 5,313,743 MGA
2023 Average 7,477,897 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,718,377 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,595,366.57 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.2333
2.5547
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 3.4969, compared to 2.8646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 2.2190 MGA (High: 5.0398 / Low: 2.8208). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 MGA (High: 2.8082 / Low: 2.7498).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2190
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5481 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 5.0101) against the same month in 2023 (average: 9.6782), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6682 (-48.23%).

2024 Avg (January) 5.0101
2023 Avg (January) 9.6782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3137 4.7478 5.0101
February 5.0398 2.8208 3.4619
March 3.1419 2.7962 2.9287
April 3.6598 3.0780 3.4426
May 3.5992 2.9219 3.1395
June 3.1846 2.9484 2.9985
July 3.2078 2.7416 2.9738
August 2.9075 2.7453 2.8600
September 2.8701 2.7184 2.7807
October 2.8320 2.7249 2.8025
November 2.8082 2.7498 2.7779
December 3.0544 2.7862 2.9927