YEARLY HIGH
596.7363 NGN
YEARLY LOW
539.7965 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
574.5585 NGN

2021 XDR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 596.7363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 539.7965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.9398 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0879 to the December average rate of 576.4046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 596.7363 was up 4.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 568.6924, 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 2,983,682 NGN
2020 Average 2,648,999 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,698,982 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284,699.02 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

594.1702
550.4898
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 567.5678, compared to 581.5493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.9815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 567.5678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 581.5493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 51.5113 NGN (High: 596.7363 / Low: 545.2250). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8571 NGN (High: 587.6598 / Low: 583.8027).

May Spread (Volatile) ±51.5113
July Spread (Stable) ±3.8571

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 7.3484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 582.0668) against the same month in 2020 (average: 530.8239), the exchange rate shifted by +51.2429 (+9.65%).

2021 Avg (May) 582.0668
2020 Avg (May) 530.8239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 572.2037 548.3080 559.0879
February 594.3720 545.9337 561.4782
March 587.2805 539.7965 554.1298
April 587.3258 540.9627 558.1137
May 596.7363 545.2250 582.0668
June 596.6587 584.9205 590.5301
July 587.6598 583.8027 585.4128
August 587.9891 582.6436 584.8769
September 586.3758 579.3005 584.6546
October 583.5164 579.1019 580.6191
November 581.8139 573.5090 577.3276
December 579.9599 573.8223 576.4046