2018 SCR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.1632 NGN

YEARLY LOW

25.2917 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.5348 NGN

2018 SCR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 27.1632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 25.2917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8715 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8882 to the December average rate of 26.6204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.1632 was down 1.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.6878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,816 NGN

2017 Average 122,807 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 126,459 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,357.35 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.7888

25.8064

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 26.4733, compared to 26.5962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.4591 NGN (High: 26.7508 / Low: 25.2917). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1891 NGN (High: 26.7219 / Low: 26.5327).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4591

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0810 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 26.4814) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.4415), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0399 (+12.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 26.4814

2017 Avg (February) 23.4415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.3098	25.4208	25.8882
February	27.1632	25.7134	26.4814
March	26.8252	25.5456	26.4004
April	26.7748	26.1715	26.7069
May	26.8352	25.6695	26.6974
June	26.8575	26.5479	26.6656
July	26.7219	26.5327	26.6218
August	26.6863	26.4882	26.5639
September	26.7508	25.2917	26.5256
October	26.7387	26.1597	26.6214
November	26.7315	26.3848	26.6243
December	26.8103	26.1113	26.6204