YEARLY HIGH
110.2712 NGN
YEARLY LOW
101.1835 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.5205 NGN

2021 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 110.2712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 101.1835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0877 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.3872 to the December average rate of 109.5780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 110.2712 was up 4.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 105.2367, 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 551,356 NGN
2020 Average 506,678 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 505,918 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,438.28 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

110.3713
102.7523
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 105.4049, compared to 109.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.4049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 8.8258 NGN (High: 110.1277 / Low: 101.3019). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2472 NGN (High: 109.8434 / Low: 109.5962).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.8258
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2472

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 0.5030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 109.5780) against the same month in 2020 (average: 102.3213), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2567 (+7.09%).

2021 Avg (December) 109.5780
2020 Avg (December) 102.3213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.7562 101.4286 103.3872
February 109.9806 101.3098 103.9539
March 109.5637 101.3119 103.4508
April 109.5905 101.1835 104.1715
May 110.1277 101.3019 107.7853
June 110.0681 109.3324 109.6809
July 109.7558 109.3097 109.6260
August 109.8434 109.5962 109.7364
September 109.9846 109.3608 109.7339
October 110.0234 109.3897 109.5874
November 110.0137 109.2581 109.5547
December 110.2712 109.1712 109.5780