YEARLY HIGH
106.4121 NGN
YEARLY LOW
89.4600 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.0374 NGN

2026 SCR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 106.4121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 89.4600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9520 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.0005 to the December average rate of 98.9465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 106.4121 was down 9.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 117.2456, 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 532,060 NGN
2025 Average 532,356 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 447,300 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,760.09 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

101.5589
94.8581
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 98.7656, compared to 99.8529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.7656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.8529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 13.6409 NGN (High: 104.4125 / Low: 90.7717). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9942 NGN (High: 101.1194 / Low: 100.1252).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.6409
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6784 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 101.0005) against the same month in 2025 (average: 107.9514), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9509 (-6.44%).

2026 Avg (January) 101.0005
2025 Avg (January) 107.9514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.4121 94.2388 101.0005
February 102.2270 89.4612 98.3221
March 104.4125 90.7717 97.3975
April 101.1680 89.4600 95.4165
May 101.1194 100.1252 100.5733
June 103.9015 96.8193 99.8838
July 103.6362 94.7042 100.7593
August 101.1443 94.0903 98.9465