YEARLY HIGH
0.0360 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0269 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 SDG

2013 NGN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0360 was up 27.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0283, 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 36,012 SDG
2012 Average 22,066 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 26,892 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,119.99 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0367
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SDG 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 0.0279, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0082 SDG (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0279).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0358) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+27.59%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0358
2012 Avg (December) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0283 0.0281 0.0281
February 0.0281 0.0279 0.0280
March 0.0280 0.0277 0.0279
April 0.0281 0.0277 0.0279
May 0.0281 0.0278 0.0279
June 0.0278 0.0272 0.0275
July 0.0275 0.0272 0.0273
August 0.0276 0.0271 0.0274
September 0.0276 0.0269 0.0272
October 0.0278 0.0273 0.0276
November 0.0360 0.0278 0.0284
December 0.0360 0.0354 0.0358