YEARLY HIGH
185.8474 NGN
YEARLY LOW
164.9897 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
178.0330 NGN

2021 TOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 185.8474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 164.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8577 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.0267 to the December average rate of 179.9885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 185.8474 was up 7.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 172.9123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 929,237 NGN
2020 Average 826,281 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 824,949 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,288.44 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

185.4638
168.4548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 174.2158, compared to 181.8501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.2158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.8501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 17.4908 NGN (High: 184.9999 / Low: 167.5091). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6466 NGN (High: 183.0507 / Low: 181.4041).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.4908
July Spread (Stable) ±1.6466

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 184.0463) against the same month in 2020 (average: 170.6151), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4313 (+7.87%).

2021 Avg (June) 184.0463
2020 Avg (June) 170.6151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.0371 165.6076 170.0267
February 179.1113 164.9897 169.8722
March 181.2902 165.5398 170.1714
April 181.3200 166.2801 171.6412
May 184.9999 167.5091 179.5370
June 185.8474 182.1686 184.0463
July 183.0507 181.4041 182.1272
August 182.6801 180.0908 181.8012
September 183.8555 180.6660 182.7364
October 184.1175 180.9148 182.4321
November 184.3156 179.3365 182.0153
December 181.2035 178.9211 179.9885