YEARLY HIGH
51.0423 STD
YEARLY LOW
24.8048 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.3033 STD

2023 NGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 51.0423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 24.8048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2375 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.2104 to the December average rate of 27.5586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 51.0423 was down 10.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 57.0464, 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 51,042,301 STD
2022 Average 52,341,499 STD
Yearly Trough Low 24,804,776 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,237,525.64 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

52.4756
25.2934
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 48.1049, compared to 28.5017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.1049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 21.7705 STD (High: 49.5031 / Low: 27.7327). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2385 STD (High: 49.5803 / Low: 49.3418).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.7705
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 10.9439 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 50.2104) against the same month in 2022 (average: 51.1167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9063 (-1.77%).

2023 Avg (January) 50.2104
2022 Avg (January) 51.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.0423 49.5588 50.2104
February 49.7912 49.3192 49.5787
March 50.2767 49.5376 49.6499
April 49.7740 49.0839 49.4826
May 49.5803 49.3418 49.4759
June 49.5031 27.7327 40.2319
July 30.0456 28.7245 29.2880
August 29.6708 28.6398 29.0351
September 29.9117 28.2433 28.7916
October 29.3689 25.2166 28.5076
November 28.5266 27.0641 27.8292
December 29.1456 24.8048 27.5586