YEARLY HIGH
49.3581 NGN
YEARLY LOW
42.3298 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.0249 NGN

2014 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 49.3581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 42.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0283 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.6905 to the December average rate of 48.4962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 49.3581 was up 12.96% compared to the 2013 peak of 43.6961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,790 NGN
2013 Average 212,324 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 211,649 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,141.46 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

49.0768
42.1100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 43.3594, compared to 44.6903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 3.4245 NGN (High: 47.5617 / Low: 44.1372). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2795 NGN (High: 44.0217 / Low: 43.7421).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4245
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6821 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 48.4962) against the same month in 2013 (average: 42.4338), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0624 (+14.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 48.4962
2013 Avg (December) 42.4338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.3874 42.3298 42.6905
February 44.1218 43.3531 43.6910
March 44.0217 43.7421 43.9296
April 43.9527 42.8350 43.2475
May 43.4539 42.3696 43.1219
June 43.6392 43.2890 43.4760
July 43.4529 43.1305 43.2656
August 43.3937 42.8986 43.2061
September 43.8073 43.2549 43.5049
October 44.1834 43.5425 43.9069
November 47.5617 44.1372 45.7622
December 49.3581 47.8350 48.4962