YEARLY HIGH
54.6674 NGN
YEARLY LOW
50.4003 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.0526 NGN

2022 SBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 54.6674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 50.4003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2671 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2375 to the December average rate of 54.1483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 54.6674 was up 5.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 51.8307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 273,337 NGN
2021 Average 251,386 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 252,002 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,335.47 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

54.4515
50.8130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 51.4455, compared to 52.6597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 2.3801 NGN (High: 53.4743 / Low: 51.0942). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4675 NGN (High: 51.9349 / Low: 51.4674).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.3801
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4675

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6372 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 54.1483) against the same month in 2021 (average: 50.8398), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3085 (+6.51%).

2022 Avg (December) 54.1483
2021 Avg (December) 50.8398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.5394 50.8166 51.2375
February 51.7577 51.2464 51.4470
March 51.9349 51.4674 51.7173
April 52.1357 51.6465 51.8682
May 51.7117 51.0635 51.2310
June 51.7660 50.8491 51.1719
July 52.1869 50.6517 51.3494
August 51.9371 50.4003 51.1162
September 53.4743 51.0942 52.3457
October 53.8463 53.0261 53.3323
November 54.0266 52.9474 53.6659
December 54.6674 53.8846 54.1483