YEARLY HIGH
123.2655 NGN
YEARLY LOW
112.9849 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.2591 NGN

2022 QAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 123.2655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 112.9849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2806 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.6400 to the December average rate of 122.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 123.2655 was up 8.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 113.6673, 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 616,327 NGN
2021 Average 553,444 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 564,925 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,402.77 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

123.0164
112.7876
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 114.0673, compared to 118.4509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.0673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.4509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 4.4027 NGN (High: 120.0896 / Low: 115.6870). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7634 NGN (High: 114.1960 / Low: 113.4326).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.4027
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1429 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 122.1640) against the same month in 2021 (average: 112.9384), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2256 (+8.17%).

2022 Avg (December) 122.1640
2021 Avg (December) 112.9384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.2140 112.9849 113.6400
February 114.9873 113.8144 114.2698
March 114.8695 114.0600 114.2762
April 114.6117 113.5780 114.1463
May 114.1960 113.4326 114.0034
June 114.8858 113.1701 114.0682
July 116.4659 113.0182 114.5214
August 117.1162 114.1194 115.5786
September 120.0896 115.6870 117.6430
October 120.8270 118.1519 119.5799
November 121.9508 119.9638 121.2185
December 123.2655 121.0400 122.1640