YEARLY HIGH
0.3071 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.2860 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2987 VUV

2018 NGN to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.3071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2922 to the December average rate of 0.3045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3071 was down 14.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3587, 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 307,107 VUV
2017 Average 322,015 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 285,972 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,134.35 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3070
0.2897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to VUV 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 0.2946, compared to 0.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 VUV (High: 0.2959 / Low: 0.2860). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 VUV (High: 0.3014 / Low: 0.2992).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+2.90%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3048
2017 Avg (November) 0.2962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2959 0.2860 0.2922
February 0.2956 0.2861 0.2911
March 0.2957 0.2906 0.2928
April 0.2966 0.2913 0.2942
May 0.3021 0.2965 0.2990
June 0.3035 0.2951 0.2985
July 0.3038 0.2986 0.3010
August 0.3014 0.2992 0.3005
September 0.3018 0.2981 0.2997
October 0.3071 0.2982 0.3056
November 0.3071 0.3023 0.3048
December 0.3058 0.3015 0.3045