YEARLY HIGH
0.0690 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0639 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0655 NGN

2026 SLL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SLL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0677 to the December average rate of 0.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0690 was down 13.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 345 NGN
2025 Average 363 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 320 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.42 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0680
0.0644
JanuMarcMayJuly

SLL 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 0.0656, compared to 0.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 NGN (High: 0.0690 / Low: 0.0661). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NGN (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0649).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0677) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-8.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0677
2025 Avg (January) 0.0740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0690 0.0661 0.0677
February 0.0664 0.0639 0.0647
March 0.0667 0.0645 0.0657
April 0.0659 0.0639 0.0649
May 0.0656 0.0654 0.0655
June 0.0659 0.0648 0.0651
July 0.0660 0.0648 0.0655
August 0.0651 0.0649 0.0650