YEARLY HIGH
202.3843 NGN
YEARLY LOW
102.0038 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.5739 NGN

2024 SBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 202.3843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 102.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.3805 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.2785 to the December average rate of 187.5310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 73.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 202.3843 was up 89.87% compared to the 2023 peak of 106.5898, 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 1,011,922 NGN
2023 Average 379,840 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 510,019 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501,902.49 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

209.4595
99.0802
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 157.6172, compared to 191.5307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.9135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.6172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.5307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 82.8477 NGN (High: 190.0730 / Low: 107.2253). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1206 NGN (High: 202.3843 / Low: 197.2637).

February Spread (Volatile) ±82.8477
November Spread (Stable) ±5.1206

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 29.7138 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.7138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 200.2612) against the same month in 2023 (average: 94.9229), the exchange rate shifted by +105.3383 (+110.97%).

2024 Avg (November) 200.2612
2023 Avg (November) 94.9229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.7090 102.0038 108.2785
February 190.0730 107.2253 162.6674
March 191.4585 164.8452 180.5259
April 167.6509 141.0524 150.8121
May 177.8736 145.0889 167.1056
June 179.8844 166.5991 176.3138
July 196.8471 166.2409 179.9559
August 195.9746 185.0735 188.3012
September 201.3267 187.5861 195.9318
October 201.4745 195.2568 197.2030
November 202.3843 197.2637 200.2612
December 200.7316 184.3142 187.5310