YEARLY HIGH
1.3769 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.0531 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1751 SDG

2022 NGN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 1.3769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3238 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0593 to the December average rate of 1.2813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3769 was down 85.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.4821, 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 1,376,895 SDG
2021 Average 936,337 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,053,139 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323,756.18 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3763
1.0305
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 1.0767, compared to 1.2735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.2952 SDG (High: 1.3769 / Low: 1.0817). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 SDG (High: 1.0796 / Low: 1.0712).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2952
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.3226) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2398 (+22.15%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.3226
2021 Avg (August) 1.0827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0645 1.0531 1.0593
February 1.0753 1.0569 1.0652
March 1.0769 1.0657 1.0738
April 1.0796 1.0712 1.0762
May 1.0976 1.0771 1.0888
June 1.1024 1.0864 1.0969
July 1.1007 1.0695 1.0898
August 1.3769 1.0817 1.3226
September 1.3699 1.3208 1.3475
October 1.3380 1.2931 1.3108
November 1.3045 1.2803 1.2890
December 1.2885 1.2677 1.2813