YEARLY HIGH
6.0668 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.6186 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7633 NGN

2026 YER to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.0668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 5.6186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4482 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9562 to the December average rate of 5.7161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.0668 was down 10.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.7520, 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 30,334 NGN
2025 Average 31,352 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 28,093 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,240.80 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9823
5.6687
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.7688, compared to 5.7467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2492 NGN (High: 6.0668 / Low: 5.8176). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 NGN (High: 5.7254 / Low: 5.7067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2492
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2613 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.9562) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.2264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2702 (-4.34%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.9562
2025 Avg (January) 6.2264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0668 5.8176 5.9562
February 5.8443 5.6202 5.6948
March 5.8635 5.6690 5.7740
April 5.7965 5.6186 5.7098
May 5.7663 5.7462 5.7542
June 5.7883 5.6934 5.7237
July 5.8337 5.7000 5.7774
August 5.7254 5.7067 5.7161