2020 BAM to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |