YEARLY HIGH
166.0803 NGN
YEARLY LOW
152.0687 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.7452 NGN

2022 XCD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 166.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 152.0687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0116 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.0987 to the December average rate of 164.8020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 166.0803 was up 8.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 153.1373, 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 830,402 NGN
2021 Average 746,281 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 760,344 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,057.95 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

165.9723
151.9283
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 153.7324, compared to 159.7581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.7324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.7581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 5.9315 NGN (High: 161.7903 / Low: 155.8588). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0037 NGN (High: 153.8502 / Low: 152.8465).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.9315
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1802 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 164.8020) against the same month in 2021 (average: 152.1641), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6378 (+8.31%).

2022 Avg (December) 164.8020
2021 Avg (December) 152.1641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.8743 152.0687 153.0987
February 154.9161 153.2943 153.9783
March 154.8519 153.6669 153.9789
April 154.4102 153.3811 153.8082
May 153.8502 152.8465 153.6280
June 155.3166 153.5317 153.9024
July 157.2820 153.4551 154.9374
August 157.7843 153.7469 155.7493
September 161.7903 155.8588 158.5099
October 162.7837 160.0289 161.1844
November 164.2977 161.2507 163.3652
December 166.0803 164.1049 164.8020