YEARLY HIGH
40.3292 SLL
YEARLY LOW
27.3052 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2748 SLL

2022 NGN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 40.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 27.3052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0240 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4313 to the December average rate of 39.6626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 40.3292 was up 46.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 27.5422, 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 40,329,237 SLL
2021 Average 25,858,454 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 27,305,193 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,024,043.33 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

41.1784
26.1815
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 29.0555, compared to 35.4940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 7.7303 SLL (High: 39.4039 / Low: 31.6735). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2679 SLL (High: 27.5731 / Low: 27.3052).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.7303
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2863 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 39.9287) against the same month in 2021 (average: 26.6482), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2805 (+49.84%).

2022 Avg (November) 39.9287
2021 Avg (November) 26.6482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5731 27.3052 27.4313
February 27.8341 27.3299 27.5270
March 28.2928 27.4320 27.8494
April 31.6137 28.2214 29.2175
May 32.0458 30.2264 30.8628
June 31.7006 30.9927 31.4453
July 33.0606 31.4810 32.3022
August 33.0893 32.2426 32.6657
September 32.9206 31.8928 32.3794
October 39.4039 31.6735 36.0256
November 40.3292 39.3085 39.9287
December 39.8307 39.3570 39.6626