YEARLY HIGH
239.5431 NGN
YEARLY LOW
118.8966 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.0288 NGN

2023 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 239.5431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 118.8966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.6465 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.0273 to the December average rate of 215.9722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 239.5431 was up 100.75% compared to the 2022 peak of 119.3245, 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 1,197,716 NGN
2022 Average 564,130 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 594,483 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 603,232.44 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

225.4667
111.5329
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 128.6641, compared to 209.3934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 80.7292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.6641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.3934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 96.4589 NGN (High: 219.4009 / Low: 122.9420). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6614 NGN (High: 123.3468 / Low: 122.6854).

June Spread (Volatile) ±96.4589
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6614

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 2.5673 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 215.9722) against the same month in 2022 (average: 118.4521), the exchange rate shifted by +97.5201 (+82.33%).

2023 Avg (December) 215.9722
2022 Avg (December) 118.4521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.6706 118.8966 121.0273
February 123.3194 122.1570 122.7125
March 122.7244 120.9187 122.4304
April 123.9630 122.2507 122.9656
May 123.3468 122.6854 123.0057
June 219.4009 122.9420 159.8433
July 211.3334 202.5074 207.1623
August 207.3865 200.2034 204.5950
September 210.3346 198.5914 206.3833
October 235.5321 202.2744 208.6975
November 220.0017 208.2041 213.5500
December 239.5431 203.8259 215.9722