YEARLY HIGH
54.6978 STD
YEARLY LOW
49.3116 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4195 STD

2021 NGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 54.6978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 49.3116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3862 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7532 to the December average rate of 51.5931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 54.6978 was down 10.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 60.7893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 54,697,775 STD
2020 Average 56,624,796 STD
Yearly Trough Low 49,311,603 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,386,171.66 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

53.4621
49.5619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to STD 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 52.0694, compared to 50.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.0694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 4.5473 STD (High: 53.8589 / Low: 49.3116). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4271 STD (High: 50.3050 / Low: 49.8779).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.5473
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7857 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 53.1371) against the same month in 2020 (average: 57.3131), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1760 (-7.29%).

2021 Avg (April) 53.1371
2020 Avg (April) 57.3131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.7881 51.3990 52.7532
February 53.8589 49.3116 52.2943
March 54.3678 50.1727 52.9933
April 54.6978 50.4539 53.1371
May 54.5679 50.2104 51.3514
June 50.3934 49.3371 49.8869
July 50.3050 49.8779 50.1184
August 50.6598 50.2085 50.3843
September 51.1421 50.1715 50.3788
October 51.1993 50.6316 50.9473
November 51.6951 50.7176 51.1962
December 52.0021 51.2714 51.5931