YEARLY HIGH
57.0464 STD
YEARLY LOW
50.4824 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.3332 STD

2022 NGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 57.0464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 50.4824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5641 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1167 to the December average rate of 51.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 57.0464 was up 4.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 54.6978, 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 57,046,441 STD
2021 Average 51,415,296 STD
Yearly Trough Low 50,482,383 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,564,058.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

54.9851
50.4364
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 52.2745, compared to 52.3920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.3920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 5.3352 STD (High: 57.0464 / Low: 51.7112). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5225 STD (High: 51.6156 / Low: 51.0931).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.3352
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 53.2059) against the same month in 2021 (average: 50.1184), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0875 (+6.16%).

2022 Avg (July) 53.2059
2021 Avg (July) 50.1184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.6514 50.7598 51.1167
February 51.4032 50.4824 50.8155
March 51.6156 51.0931 51.4350
April 52.3140 51.3912 52.0254
May 55.5211 52.8898 53.6484
June 56.0379 52.3656 54.6061
July 57.0464 51.7112 53.2059
August 53.8469 52.5118 53.0884
September 53.1606 51.7227 52.5294
October 53.0423 51.8405 52.5735
November 52.3741 51.4028 51.7087
December 51.4631 50.8510 51.2459