YEARLY HIGH
3.4968 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.2562 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3493 NGN

2018 VUV to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 3.4968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 3.2562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2406 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4222 to the December average rate of 3.2842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4968 was down 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,484 NGN
2017 Average 15,621 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 16,281 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,203.22 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4512
3.2562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 3.3945, compared to 3.3042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1172 NGN (High: 3.4968 / Low: 3.3796). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 NGN (High: 3.3427 / Low: 3.3178).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1172
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.4222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5470 (+19.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.4222
2017 Avg (January) 2.8752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4968 3.3796 3.4222
February 3.4948 3.3825 3.4349
March 3.4412 3.3813 3.4159
April 3.4325 3.3721 3.3990
May 3.3725 3.3102 3.3446
June 3.3885 3.2953 3.3504
July 3.3489 3.2911 3.3225
August 3.3427 3.3178 3.3274
September 3.3543 3.3130 3.3372
October 3.3530 3.2565 3.2725
November 3.3079 3.2562 3.2812
December 3.3163 3.2704 3.2842