YEARLY HIGH
8.4734 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4.5301 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2860 PYG

2024 NGN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NGN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 8.4734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 4.5301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9433 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9937 to the December average rate of 4.9709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.4734 was down 48.55% compared to the 2023 peak of 16.4692, 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 8,473,437 PYG
2023 Average 12,283,260 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 4,530,109 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,943,327.82 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.3259
4.3395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to PYG 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 5.7501, compared to 4.8219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 3.5856 PYG (High: 8.1166 / Low: 4.5310). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1691 PYG (High: 4.8363 / Low: 4.6673).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5856
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 7.9937) against the same month in 2023 (average: 16.2268), the exchange rate shifted by -8.2330 (-50.74%).

2024 Avg (January) 7.9937
2023 Avg (January) 16.2268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4734 7.5775 7.9937
February 8.1166 4.5310 5.5545
March 5.2969 4.5301 4.7992
April 6.1641 5.2012 5.7928
May 6.0694 4.9566 5.3118
June 5.3634 4.9636 5.0486
July 5.3756 4.5599 4.9841
August 4.8279 4.5590 4.7485
September 4.8363 4.6673 4.7504
October 4.8725 4.6617 4.8057
November 4.8080 4.5978 4.6717
December 5.0543 4.6359 4.9709