YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 NAD

2026 NGN to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0115 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0125 was down 0.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0126, 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 12,450 NAD
2025 Average 11,751 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 11,319 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.17 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0122
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN to NAD 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 NAD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 NAD (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0120).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0121) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.56%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0121
2025 Avg (March) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0116 0.0113 0.0115
February 0.0120 0.0115 0.0118
March 0.0125 0.0116 0.0121
April 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
June 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
July 0.0123 0.0118 0.0120
August 0.0121 0.0120 0.0121