YEARLY HIGH
246.1463 NGN
YEARLY LOW
200.6322 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.9023 NGN

2020 BAM to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 246.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 200.6322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.5141 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.6618 to the December average rate of 238.8862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 246.1463 was up 14.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 215.2322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,230,732 NGN
2019 Average 1,030,681 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,003,161 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,570.61 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

242.4675
199.4919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 211.9935, compared to 231.8111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.8176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.9935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.8111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.6182 NGN (High: 219.9885 / Low: 201.3704). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8253 NGN (High: 231.9468 / Low: 227.1215).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.6182
October Spread (Stable) ±4.8253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5886 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 238.8862) against the same month in 2019 (average: 205.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +32.9098 (+15.98%).

2020 Avg (December) 238.8862
2019 Avg (December) 205.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.1031 204.0658 205.6618
February 205.7440 200.6322 203.0732
March 219.9885 201.3704 209.6615
April 217.5139 202.6528 213.7653
May 220.3085 213.5614 216.8916
June 225.5634 219.8679 222.9079
July 235.2790 222.0701 226.7631
August 235.8234 228.7551 232.8768
September 236.9176 226.4911 231.3891
October 231.9468 227.1215 229.8304
November 234.8766 227.1092 231.1210
December 246.1463 233.0189 238.8862