YEARLY HIGH
242.7941 NGN
YEARLY LOW
117.2331 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.8426 NGN

2023 PEN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 242.7941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 117.2331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.5610 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.9094 to the December average rate of 216.8779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 82.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 242.7941 was up 106.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 117.7918, 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 1,213,970 NGN
2022 Average 552,728 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 586,166 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627,804.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

226.6747
109.1126
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 128.8698, compared to 210.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 81.9457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.8698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.8154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 101.8475 NGN (High: 226.6905 / Low: 124.8430). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6804 NGN (High: 122.6220 / Low: 120.9417).

June Spread (Volatile) ±101.8475
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.0443 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 216.8779) against the same month in 2022 (average: 116.4202), the exchange rate shifted by +100.4577 (+86.29%).

2023 Avg (December) 216.8779
2022 Avg (December) 116.4202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.3823 117.2331 118.9094
February 121.0399 118.1832 119.9627
March 122.6220 120.9417 121.7079
April 125.0937 121.8376 122.7757
May 126.7764 124.0046 125.2348
June 226.6905 124.8430 164.6281
July 221.6390 209.7586 215.9486
August 213.4204 203.2563 207.9043
September 212.8112 201.5046 207.8714
October 228.6083 197.2886 203.8882
November 219.0940 205.6377 212.4021
December 242.7941 206.6435 216.8779