YEARLY HIGH
113.6673 NGN
YEARLY LOW
104.2296 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.6680 NGN

2021 QAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 113.6673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 104.2296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4376 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.4766 to the December average rate of 112.9384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 113.6673 was up 4.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 108.4593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568,336 NGN
2020 Average 522,195 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 521,148 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,188.25 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

113.5846
105.8305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 108.5584, compared to 112.7776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.5584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.7776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 9.0634 NGN (High: 113.4304 / Low: 104.3669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0885 NGN (High: 113.6669 / Low: 112.5784).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.0634
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5460 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 112.7486) against the same month in 2020 (average: 105.3785), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3701 (+6.99%).

2021 Avg (September) 112.7486
2020 Avg (September) 105.3785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.9462 104.5114 106.4766
February 113.2732 104.3773 107.0865
March 112.7576 104.3669 106.5405
April 112.7565 104.2296 107.3212
May 113.4304 104.3669 110.9982
June 113.3784 112.2618 112.9273
July 113.0575 111.1725 112.7717
August 113.0811 111.1835 112.5077
September 113.6673 111.6422 112.7486
October 113.3144 112.0676 112.8605
November 113.3288 112.2009 112.8386
December 113.6669 112.5784 112.9384