YEARLY HIGH
1.7932 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.6423 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6927 NGN

2022 YER to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.7932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.6423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1510 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6533 to the December average rate of 1.7794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7932 was up 8.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,966 NGN
2021 Average 8,057 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,211 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 754.79 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7920
1.6407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.6602, compared to 1.7252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0632 NGN (High: 1.7464 / Low: 1.6832). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 NGN (High: 1.6615 / Low: 1.6507).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.7794) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1360 (+8.28%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.7794
2021 Avg (December) 1.6433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6618 1.6423 1.6533
February 1.6730 1.6555 1.6629
March 1.6723 1.6595 1.6629
April 1.6679 1.6564 1.6610
May 1.6615 1.6507 1.6591
June 1.6773 1.6581 1.6620
July 1.6984 1.6571 1.6732
August 1.7040 1.6604 1.6820
September 1.7464 1.6832 1.7115
October 1.7580 1.7277 1.7406
November 1.7743 1.7414 1.7643
December 1.7932 1.7714 1.7794