YEARLY HIGH
153.1373 NGN
YEARLY LOW
140.4229 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.2269 NGN

2021 XCD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 153.1373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 140.4229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7143 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.5062 to the December average rate of 152.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 153.1373 was up 4.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 146.1314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 765,686 NGN
2020 Average 703,562 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 702,115 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,571.71 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

153.1643
142.6282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 146.2826, compared to 152.1713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.2826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.1713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 12.2107 NGN (High: 152.8186 / Low: 140.6079). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3820 NGN (High: 152.4333 / Low: 152.0513).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.2107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 152.1641) against the same month in 2020 (average: 142.0405), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1237 (+7.13%).

2021 Avg (December) 152.1641
2020 Avg (December) 142.0405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.7875 140.7930 143.5062
February 152.6068 140.6079 144.2722
March 152.0647 140.6079 143.5777
April 152.0897 140.4229 144.5666
May 152.8186 140.6079 149.5735
June 152.7486 151.7086 152.1992
July 152.3167 151.7086 152.1457
August 152.4333 152.0513 152.2824
September 152.6503 151.7746 152.2863
October 152.6647 151.8233 152.0877
November 152.6818 151.6642 152.0614
December 153.1373 151.5442 152.1641