YEARLY HIGH
9.7030 SYP
YEARLY LOW
8.9878 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4659 SYP

2026 NGN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 9.7030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.9878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7151 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1576 to the December average rate of 9.5430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.7030 was up 7.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.0565, 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 9,702,985 SYP
2025 Average 8,549,470 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 8,987,848 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715,137.54 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.6197
9.1156
JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN to SYP 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 9.4525, compared to 9.5060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3899 SYP (High: 9.3777 / Low: 8.9878). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 SYP (High: 9.5610 / Low: 9.5297).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3899
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1383 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 9.5777) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.5059), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0718 (+12.60%).

2026 Avg (February) 9.5777
2025 Avg (February) 8.5059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3777 8.9878 9.1576
February 9.7030 9.3348 9.5777
March 9.6124 9.2955 9.4394
April 9.6966 9.4030 9.5503
May 9.4815 9.4493 9.4688
June 9.5710 9.4142 9.5210
July 9.5714 9.4004 9.4691
August 9.5610 9.5297 9.5430