YEARLY HIGH
620.3693 NGN
YEARLY LOW
549.9305 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
580.8646 NGN

2022 XDR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 620.3693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 549.9305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.4389 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 580.5127 to the December average rate of 591.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 620.3693 was up 3.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 596.7363, 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 3,101,847 NGN
2021 Average 2,873,160 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,749,652 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352,194.34 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

598.7188
567.0154
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 576.5847, compared to 585.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 576.5847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 585.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 64.3712 NGN (High: 614.3016 / Low: 549.9305). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7957 NGN (High: 572.7657 / Low: 566.9701).

September Spread (Volatile) ±64.3712
May Spread (Stable) ±5.7957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.5947 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 594.7905) against the same month in 2021 (average: 577.3276), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4629 (+3.02%).

2022 Avg (November) 594.7905
2021 Avg (November) 577.3276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 584.2069 576.8685 580.5127
February 588.2794 581.4851 583.8026
March 583.4894 576.6904 579.9889
April 581.3258 569.5835 575.4077
May 572.7657 566.9701 569.8130
June 574.2949 566.3871 569.9831
July 577.2681 562.5441 569.6574
August 579.2554 565.6669 571.8467
September 614.3016 549.9305 587.0670
October 616.5575 553.6284 596.0769
November 620.3693 580.7255 594.7905
December 596.9511 583.7827 591.4287