YEARLY HIGH
117.7918 NGN
YEARLY LOW
103.0964 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.5508 NGN

2022 PEN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 117.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 103.0964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6954 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.2927 to the December average rate of 116.4202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 117.7918 was up 3.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 113.7081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588,959 NGN
2021 Average 520,188 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 515,482 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,476.80 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

117.4330
105.2800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 110.0410, compared to 111.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 6.1075 NGN (High: 114.3186 / Low: 108.2111). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1759 NGN (High: 110.7656 / Low: 108.5897).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.1075
October Spread (Stable) ±2.1759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 116.4202) against the same month in 2021 (average: 101.6998), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7204 (+14.47%).

2022 Avg (December) 116.4202
2021 Avg (December) 101.6998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.2572 103.0964 106.2927
February 111.6632 107.4223 109.7702
March 112.3133 109.7642 111.2698
April 114.3186 108.2111 111.2407
May 113.4801 108.0719 110.6257
June 112.7144 109.5318 111.0469
July 109.1695 104.6616 107.4952
August 111.2607 105.8190 108.6940
September 112.1134 108.5948 110.1892
October 110.7656 108.5897 109.5796
November 116.2281 110.4973 113.9848
December 117.7918 114.7853 116.4202