YEARLY HIGH
3.5625 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.0546 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3099 NGN

2018 NPR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.5625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 3.0546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5079 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5377 to the December average rate of 3.2207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5625 was down 0.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5953, 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 17,812 NGN
2017 Average 16,035 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 15,273 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,539.45 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5829
3.0400
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 3.4306, compared to 3.1893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1752 NGN (High: 3.2654 / Low: 3.0903). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 NGN (High: 3.4737 / Low: 3.4496).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1752
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.5377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6628 (+23.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.5377
2017 Avg (January) 2.8748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5625 3.5098 3.5377
February 3.5339 3.4614 3.4999
March 3.4737 3.4496 3.4616
April 3.4664 3.3631 3.4254
May 3.3871 3.2938 3.3361
June 3.3608 3.2726 3.3229
July 3.2980 3.2649 3.2822
August 3.2971 3.1903 3.2444
September 3.1903 3.1189 3.1406
October 3.1207 3.0546 3.0852
November 3.2654 3.0903 3.1624
December 3.2677 3.1543 3.2207