YEARLY HIGH
4.8830 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4.3571 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5798 PYG

2026 NGN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 4.8830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 4.3571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5259 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7105 to the December average rate of 4.3664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.8830 was down 8.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.3391, 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 4,882,954 PYG
2025 Average 4,967,155 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 4,357,070 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,884.31 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.8671
4.3209
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.6431, compared to 4.3897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3272 PYG (High: 4.8687 / Low: 4.5415). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 PYG (High: 4.3714 / Low: 4.3571).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3272
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2693 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 4.8216) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.1647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3431 (-6.64%).

2026 Avg (February) 4.8216
2025 Avg (February) 5.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8687 4.5415 4.7105
February 4.8830 4.7256 4.8216
March 4.8205 4.6026 4.7151
April 4.7554 4.5577 4.7029
May 4.5286 4.3866 4.4336
June 4.5391 4.3882 4.4751
July 4.4412 4.3820 4.4131
August 4.3714 4.3571 4.3664