YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0022 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 SHP

2016 NGN to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NGN to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0036 was down 1.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0037, 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 3,624 SHP
2015 Average 3,309 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,188 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,436.46 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0036
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SHP 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0012 SHP (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SHP (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0034).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.73%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0035
2015 Avg (February) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
February 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
April 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
May 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
June 0.0036 0.0024 0.0032
July 0.0027 0.0024 0.0026
August 0.0025 0.0022 0.0024
September 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
October 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
November 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
December 0.0027 0.0025 0.0025