YEARLY HIGH
4.0307 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.0213 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4103 SOS

2015 NGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 4.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.0213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0094 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8487 to the December average rate of 3.0964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.0307 was down 43.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 7.1190, 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 4,030,694 SOS
2014 Average 5,532,373 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,021,301 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,009,392.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.9239
3.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to SOS 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 3.5760, compared to 3.2446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3384 SOS (High: 4.0307 / Low: 3.6923). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 SOS (High: 3.5460 / Low: 3.4974).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3384
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3077 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 3.8487) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.9025), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0539 (-44.24%).

2015 Avg (January) 3.8487
2014 Avg (January) 6.9025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0307 3.6923 3.8487
February 3.7268 3.4165 3.5409
March 3.5459 3.4609 3.5189
April 3.5436 3.4840 3.5235
May 3.5460 3.4974 3.5155
June 3.5405 3.4785 3.5087
July 3.4893 3.3634 3.4335
August 3.3837 3.3340 3.3555
September 3.3333 3.1900 3.2665
October 3.2238 3.1198 3.2076
November 3.1420 3.0461 3.1079
December 3.1309 3.0213 3.0964