YEARLY HIGH
119.3245 NGN
YEARLY LOW
109.4878 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.8153 NGN

2022 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 119.3245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 109.4878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8368 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.2542 to the December average rate of 118.4521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 119.3245 was up 8.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 110.2712, 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 596,623 NGN
2021 Average 537,707 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 547,439 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,183.83 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

119.2718
109.4344
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 110.7422, compared to 114.8884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.7422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.8884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 4.1294 NGN (High: 116.2198 / Low: 112.0903). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7186 NGN (High: 110.8436 / Low: 110.1250).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.1294
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7186

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 0.1393 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 118.4521) against the same month in 2021 (average: 109.5780), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8740 (+8.10%).

2022 Avg (December) 118.4521
2021 Avg (December) 109.5780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.8431 109.4878 110.2542
February 111.5912 110.4320 110.9131
March 111.5239 110.6808 110.9138
April 111.2648 110.5431 110.8232
May 110.8436 110.1250 110.6838
June 111.8674 110.5771 110.8654
July 113.2028 110.3818 111.5107
August 113.5382 110.5051 112.0501
September 116.2198 112.0903 113.9492
October 117.0808 115.0158 115.9010
November 118.1582 115.9365 117.4674
December 119.3245 117.9825 118.4521