YEARLY HIGH
26.3906 NGN
YEARLY LOW
24.1443 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.6930 NGN

2021 EGP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 26.3906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 24.1443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2463 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6803 to the December average rate of 26.1643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.3906 was up 4.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.3414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,953 NGN
2020 Average 120,262 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 120,722 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,231.40 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.4118
24.5229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 25.2049, compared to 26.1812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 2.2214 NGN (High: 26.3686 / Low: 24.1472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0693 NGN (High: 26.2434 / Low: 26.1741).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2214
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 25.7999) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.6915), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1084 (+4.49%).

2021 Avg (May) 25.7999
2020 Avg (May) 24.6915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2996 24.1862 24.6803
February 26.3686 24.1472 24.8895
March 26.1641 24.1443 24.7090
April 26.2136 24.2108 24.8962
May 26.3906 24.2653 25.7999
June 26.3824 26.1386 26.2544
July 26.2610 26.1355 26.2121
August 26.2434 26.1741 26.2118
September 26.2639 26.1021 26.1990
October 26.2628 26.1141 26.1588
November 26.2484 26.0270 26.1412
December 26.2917 26.0566 26.1643