YEARLY HIGH
8.1645 NGN
YEARLY LOW
6.7806 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8450 NGN

2019 SDG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 8.1645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 6.7806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3839 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6392 to the December average rate of 8.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.1645 was down 84.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 51.6636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,822 NGN
2018 Average 101,194 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 33,903 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,919.52 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.0829
7.5137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 7.6821, compared to 8.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.3718 NGN (High: 8.1645 / Low: 6.7927). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 NGN (High: 8.0448 / Low: 8.0132).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3718
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2791 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 7.9608) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.0334), the exchange rate shifted by -12.0726 (-60.26%).

2019 Avg (August) 7.9608
2018 Avg (August) 20.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6818 7.5935 7.6392
February 7.6258 7.5771 7.5898
March 7.5986 7.5231 7.5611
April 8.0016 7.5163 7.6133
May 8.0180 7.9681 7.9843
June 8.0112 6.7806 7.7052
July 8.0190 7.9712 7.9877
August 8.1645 6.7927 7.9608
September 8.0467 7.9539 8.0143
October 8.0450 7.9956 8.0188
November 8.0448 8.0132 8.0302
December 8.0542 8.0111 8.0354