YEARLY HIGH
27.2323 SLL
YEARLY LOW
19.4217 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.2363 SLL

2020 NGN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 27.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 19.4217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8105 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6696 to the December average rate of 26.3868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 27.2323 was down 11.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.9195, 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 27,232,263 SLL
2019 Average 22,249,927 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 19,421,740 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,810,522.91 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.9808
19.9272
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 22.6171, compared to 25.8555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 5.8751 SLL (High: 25.4054 / Low: 19.5303). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1387 SLL (High: 25.2031 / Low: 25.0644).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.8751
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3060 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 26.3930) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.5352), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8578 (+28.53%).

2020 Avg (November) 26.3930
2019 Avg (November) 20.5352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7252 20.4526 20.6696
February 20.9347 20.5591 20.8211
March 20.8689 19.4217 20.5150
April 25.4054 19.5303 23.4312
May 25.4906 24.8462 25.1170
June 25.2031 25.0644 25.1487
July 25.2727 25.0689 25.1901
August 25.9612 25.2644 25.5629
September 25.9360 25.4551 25.6958
October 26.1938 25.4202 25.9046
November 27.2323 26.0102 26.3930
December 26.7934 25.5656 26.3868