YEARLY HIGH
246.4982 NGN
YEARLY LOW
122.4434 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.0545 NGN

2023 QAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 246.4982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 122.4434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.0548 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.7551 to the December average rate of 222.2744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 246.4982 was up 99.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 123.2655, 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 1,232,491 NGN
2022 Average 581,349 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 612,217 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 620,273.91 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

232.0264
115.0031
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 132.4789, compared to 215.6302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.1513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.4789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.6302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 99.5565 NGN (High: 226.0368 / Low: 126.4803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6692 NGN (High: 127.0620 / Low: 126.3928).

June Spread (Volatile) ±99.5565
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8406 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 222.2744) against the same month in 2022 (average: 122.1640), the exchange rate shifted by +100.1104 (+81.95%).

2023 Avg (December) 222.2744
2022 Avg (December) 122.1640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.4765 122.4434 124.7551
February 127.1516 125.0616 126.2311
March 126.5423 125.2747 126.0569
April 128.2290 125.3774 126.5337
May 127.0620 126.3928 126.6957
June 226.0368 126.4803 164.6006
July 217.6984 208.6366 213.4429
August 213.6776 206.1394 210.6022
September 216.6414 204.5917 212.5428
October 242.5662 208.3734 214.8729
November 226.2791 215.7744 220.0457
December 246.4982 209.2125 222.2744