YEARLY HIGH
25.9374 STD
YEARLY LOW
13.1324 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6371 STD

2024 NGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 25.9374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 13.1324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8050 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4596 to the December average rate of 14.1885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 25.9374 was down 49.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 51.0423, 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 25,937,420 STD
2023 Average 38,229,453 STD
Yearly Trough Low 13,132,434 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,804,986.42 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

25.5747
12.1939
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 17.3728, compared to 13.9015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 10.7553 STD (High: 24.6208 / Low: 13.8655). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4211 STD (High: 13.7576 / Low: 13.3365).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.7553
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.4712 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 24.4596) against the same month in 2023 (average: 50.2104), the exchange rate shifted by -25.7507 (-51.29%).

2024 Avg (January) 24.4596
2023 Avg (January) 50.2104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9374 23.2574 24.4596
February 24.6208 13.8655 16.9884
March 15.9724 13.8300 14.6164
April 18.5501 15.6804 17.4511
May 18.0419 14.7174 15.7815
June 15.8477 14.6772 14.9396
July 15.8477 13.4113 14.7124
August 14.1449 13.4141 13.9579
September 14.0155 13.3465 13.6392
October 13.7576 13.3365 13.6021
November 13.5764 13.1324 13.3090
December 14.4199 13.2517 14.1885