YEARLY HIGH
451.8914 NGN
YEARLY LOW
229.0632 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
391.7365 NGN

2024 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 451.8914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 229.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 222.8282 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.1322 to the December average rate of 418.2836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 451.8914 was up 88.65% compared to the 2023 peak of 239.5431, 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 2,259,457 NGN
2023 Average 846,682 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,145,316 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114,140.90 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

466.0862
222.8636
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 355.6922, compared to 427.7808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 72.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.6922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 427.7808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 187.1681 NGN (High: 428.4700 / Low: 241.3019). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9846 NGN (High: 445.1934 / Low: 431.2088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±187.1681
October Spread (Stable) ±13.9846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 66.5948 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.5948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 445.8176) against the same month in 2023 (average: 213.5500), the exchange rate shifted by +232.2676 (+108.76%).

2024 Avg (November) 445.8176
2023 Avg (November) 213.5500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 255.4747 229.0632 243.1322
February 428.4700 241.3019 366.7996
March 429.5905 371.9504 407.5033
April 378.8374 320.2136 340.9085
May 403.6811 329.2788 378.0640
June 404.6142 374.7514 397.7455
July 442.8307 374.8464 405.3782
August 442.6472 419.8278 425.4969
September 445.0276 423.6358 435.4652
October 445.1934 431.2088 436.2432
November 451.8914 437.0180 445.8176
December 447.6183 411.3638 418.2836