YEARLY HIGH
198.6482 NGN
YEARLY LOW
174.3748 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.2073 NGN

2025 SBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 198.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 174.3748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2734 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.9958 to the December average rate of 177.5147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 198.6482 was down 1.85% compared to the 2024 peak of 202.3843, 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 993,241 NGN
2024 Average 872,853 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 871,874 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,367.00 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

193.2638
173.8339
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 185.7135, compared to 180.7011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.7135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.7011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 21.2192 NGN (High: 198.6482 / Low: 177.4290). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7240 NGN (High: 184.7878 / Low: 183.0639).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.2192
January Spread (Stable) ±1.7240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.6245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 181.3484) against the same month in 2024 (average: 162.6674), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6810 (+11.48%).

2025 Avg (February) 181.3484
2024 Avg (February) 162.6674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.7878 183.0639 183.9958
February 198.6482 177.4290 181.3484
March 184.7274 177.4010 181.4419
April 193.3173 179.0080 189.8305
May 193.1613 189.6043 191.6446
June 189.9492 184.4577 186.0201
July 185.7314 183.3434 184.2088
August 187.4142 182.5895 186.2797
September 187.0692 180.5131 182.8989
October 180.7214 175.5608 177.8517
November 176.7260 174.3748 175.4530
December 179.1905 175.8367 177.5147