2016 XDR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

486.7861 NGN

YEARLY LOW

274.2651 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

357.2763 NGN

2016 XDR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 486.7861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 274.2651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 212.5210 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.1239 to the December average rate of 424.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 486.7861 was up 68.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 289.0705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,433,931 NGN

2015 Average 1,384,354 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 1,371,326 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062,604.96 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

468.2666

257.5655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 284.4761, compared to 430.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 145.6006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.4761

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 123.3747 NGN (High: 402.6842 / Low: 279.3095). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9413 NGN (High: 276.2064 / Low: 274.2651).

June Spread (Volatile) ±123.3747

January Spread (Stable) ±1.9413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 12.8008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 450.7082) against the same month in 2015 (average: 279.0247), the exchange rate shifted by +171.6835 (+61.53%).

2016 Avg (August) 450.7082

2015 Avg (August) 279.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	276.2064	274.2651	275.1239
February	280.1020	274.4706	277.4594
March	280.2869	274.8917	277.7788
April	282.4621	279.4845	280.4111
May	283.6352	279.1862	280.7761
June	402.6842	279.3095	315.3070
July	445.8565	392.1330	407.0236
August	486.7861	434.8446	450.7082
September	441.7877	434.3658	437.9074
October	438.9185	428.0476	432.1256
November	435.0263	423.7719	428.6904
December	429.4074	411.0977	424.0046