2024 NGN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 NGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the NGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 25.9374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 13.1324.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8050 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4596 to the December average rate of 14.1885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 25.9374 was down 49.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 51.0423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
NGN to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.3728, compared to 13.9015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4713 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 10.7553 STD (High: 24.6208 / Low: 13.8655). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4211 STD (High: 13.7576 / Low: 13.3365).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.4712 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 24.4596) against the same month in 2023 (average: 50.2104), the exchange rate shifted by -25.7507 (-51.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9374 | 23.2574 | 24.4596 |
| February | 24.6208 | 13.8655 | 16.9884 |
| March | 15.9724 | 13.8300 | 14.6164 |
| April | 18.5501 | 15.6804 | 17.4511 |
| May | 18.0419 | 14.7174 | 15.7815 |
| June | 15.8477 | 14.6772 | 14.9396 |
| July | 15.8477 | 13.4113 | 14.7124 |
| August | 14.1449 | 13.4141 | 13.9579 |
| September | 14.0155 | 13.3465 | 13.6392 |
| October | 13.7576 | 13.3365 | 13.6021 |
| November | 13.5764 | 13.1324 | 13.3090 |
| December | 14.4199 | 13.2517 | 14.1885 |