YEARLY HIGH
0.1946 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1545 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1737 RUB

2018 NGN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1573 to the December average rate of 0.1857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1946 was down 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1988, 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 194,588 RUB
2017 Average 175,474 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 154,543 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,044.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1897
0.1544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to RUB 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 0.1650, compared to 0.1825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0163 RUB (High: 0.1750 / Low: 0.1587). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 RUB (High: 0.1606 / Low: 0.1567).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1867) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+16.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1867
2017 Avg (September) 0.1607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1607 0.1551 0.1573
February 0.1620 0.1545 0.1578
March 0.1606 0.1567 0.1586
April 0.1750 0.1587 0.1689
May 0.1772 0.1694 0.1731
June 0.1774 0.1713 0.1742
July 0.1768 0.1712 0.1743
August 0.1885 0.1744 0.1840
September 0.1946 0.1804 0.1867
October 0.1844 0.1786 0.1813
November 0.1875 0.1805 0.1831
December 0.1912 0.1821 0.1857