YEARLY HIGH
34.5335 NGN
YEARLY LOW
27.5058 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2912 NGN

2022 SCR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 34.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 27.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0277 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0936 to the December average rate of 33.3336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 34.5335 was up 7.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 32.1863, 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 172,668 NGN
2021 Average 129,927 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 137,529 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,138.38 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

33.7794
28.4295
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 30.2099, compared to 32.3725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 4.3353 NGN (High: 31.8411 / Low: 27.5058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2325 NGN (High: 29.0516 / Low: 28.8190).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3353
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5523 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 33.3336) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.5762), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7573 (+9.02%).

2022 Avg (December) 33.3336
2021 Avg (December) 30.5762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8411 27.5058 30.0936
February 32.0783 28.6837 30.4277
March 29.0516 28.8190 28.8753
April 31.9529 28.6495 29.2523
May 32.5895 29.2746 31.5520
June 32.7555 28.9673 31.0583
July 32.9372 29.4311 31.5985
August 32.9780 30.5640 31.7313
September 33.7186 29.5249 31.9588
October 33.5699 31.4817 32.6316
November 34.4073 32.0098 32.9810
December 34.5335 31.4198 33.3336