YEARLY HIGH
30.9195 SLL
YEARLY LOW
19.4559 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2618 SLL

2019 NGN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NGN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 30.9195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 19.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4636 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0879 to the December average rate of 20.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.9195 was up 32.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.3406, 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 30,919,466 SLL
2018 Average 21,342,066 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 19,455,862 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,463,604.07 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

24.4886
19.1874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SLL 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 23.3724, compared to 21.1512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.3724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 11.2509 SLL (High: 30.9195 / Low: 19.6685). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0822 SLL (High: 20.5755 / Low: 20.4933).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.2509
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.4177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 22.9952) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8978 (+14.42%).

2019 Avg (August) 22.9952
2018 Avg (August) 20.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.1928 22.9626 23.0879
February 23.2490 23.1191 23.2103
March 23.3705 23.1941 23.2975
April 23.3938 23.2136 23.2994
May 23.3457 23.1983 23.2923
June 27.3816 19.5770 24.0468
July 19.8149 19.4559 19.6291
August 30.9195 19.6685 22.9952
September 26.1748 20.0773 22.6576
October 20.5986 20.3178 20.4686
November 20.5755 20.4933 20.5352
December 20.6878 20.5119 20.6216