YEARLY HIGH
3.5953 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.7968 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2055 NGN

2017 NPR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 3.5953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.7968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7985 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8748 to the December average rate of 3.5005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5953 was up 10.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,976 NGN
2016 Average 11,990 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 13,984 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,992.36 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5630
2.8123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to NGN 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 3.0017, compared to 3.4093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5188 NGN (High: 3.5953 / Low: 3.0765). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 NGN (High: 3.5208 / Low: 3.4824).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5188
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.4894) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4772 (+15.84%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.4894
2016 Avg (August) 3.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9172 2.7968 2.8748
February 2.9732 2.8236 2.9405
March 3.0420 2.9134 2.9783
April 3.0773 2.9849 3.0490
May 3.1623 3.0323 3.0769
June 3.3988 3.0350 3.0906
July 3.4032 2.9747 3.0741
August 3.5953 3.0765 3.4894
September 3.5293 3.4020 3.4759
October 3.4757 3.4125 3.4500
November 3.4994 3.4353 3.4657
December 3.5208 3.4824 3.5005