YEARLY HIGH
174.0000 NGN
YEARLY LOW
99.1178 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.6812 NGN

2016 BBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 174.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 99.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.8822 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.5383 to the December average rate of 157.2178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 174.0000 was up 70.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 102.1967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 870,000 NGN
2015 Average 494,703 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 495,589 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,411.25 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

167.3833
93.3063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 101.5994, compared to 155.7630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.1636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.5994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.7630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 42.3055 NGN (High: 141.5602 / Low: 99.2547). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1582 NGN (High: 99.6072 / Low: 99.4490).

June Spread (Volatile) ±42.3055
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.7138 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 161.2103) against the same month in 2015 (average: 99.4925), the exchange rate shifted by +61.7178 (+62.03%).

2016 Avg (August) 161.2103
2015 Avg (August) 99.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.8860 99.3973 99.5383
February 99.8880 99.2010 99.4816
March 99.6523 99.1178 99.4794
April 99.6072 99.4490 99.5240
May 99.6239 99.4217 99.5363
June 141.5602 99.2547 112.0367
July 159.9934 140.9676 146.2860
August 174.0000 155.9318 161.2103
September 157.5490 155.4124 156.4965
October 157.8561 154.4062 156.4771
November 157.9015 155.5440 156.8902
December 158.4248 152.0036 157.2178