YEARLY HIGH
191.3837 NGN
YEARLY LOW
175.6369 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.7927 NGN

2022 TOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the TOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 191.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 175.6369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7468 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.8264 to the December average rate of 189.8048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 191.3837 was up 2.98% compared to the 2021 peak of 185.8474, 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 956,919 NGN
2021 Average 890,386 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 878,185 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,733.85 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

190.9731
176.9540
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 181.6526, compared to 181.9328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.6526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.9328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 8.7966 NGN (High: 188.1717 / Low: 179.3752). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6208 NGN (High: 191.3837 / Low: 188.7629).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.7966
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.3824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 189.8048) against the same month in 2021 (average: 179.9885), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8163 (+5.45%).

2022 Avg (December) 189.8048
2021 Avg (December) 179.9885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.1117 179.8928 181.8264
February 184.6643 181.7886 183.5445
March 185.4200 182.3407 183.7962
April 185.3562 179.5668 183.1615
May 180.5820 176.8659 178.7791
June 180.8466 176.8257 178.8079
July 180.6231 175.6369 178.1222
August 182.7255 177.3529 180.0153
September 182.3379 177.1425 179.7044
October 181.8290 177.1388 178.8730
November 188.1717 179.3752 185.0769
December 191.3837 188.7629 189.8048