YEARLY HIGH
39.5050 SLL
YEARLY LOW
21.4642 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.6713 SLL

2023 NGN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NGN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 39.5050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 21.4642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0409 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8611 to the December average rate of 25.9355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 39.5050 was down 2.04% compared to the 2022 peak of 40.3292, 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 39,505,022 SLL
2022 Average 32,303,199 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 21,464,156 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,040,866.78 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

40.4182
21.7338
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 37.2316, compared to 26.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.1206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.2316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 16.8496 SLL (High: 38.3138 / Low: 21.4642). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 SLL (High: 38.3734 / Low: 38.1889).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.8496
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.8473 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 38.8611) against the same month in 2022 (average: 27.4313), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4298 (+41.67%).

2023 Avg (January) 38.8611
2022 Avg (January) 27.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.5050 38.3569 38.8611
February 38.5367 38.1714 38.3723
March 38.9125 38.3405 38.4274
April 38.5234 37.9892 38.2978
May 38.3734 38.1889 38.2927
June 38.3138 21.4642 31.1381
July 27.5769 22.2871 23.2908
August 27.9233 26.9531 27.3250
September 28.1501 26.5799 27.0959
October 27.6392 23.7315 26.8287
November 26.8465 25.4701 26.1902
December 27.4290 23.3439 25.9355