YEARLY HIGH
184.5119 NGN
YEARLY LOW
152.2507 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.8096 NGN

2017 BBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 184.5119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 152.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2612 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.5176 to the December average rate of 179.8867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 184.5119 was up 6.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 174.0000, 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 922,559 NGN
2016 Average 644,064 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 761,253 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,306.08 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

182.2236
154.1807
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 157.7139, compared to 175.9052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.1913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.7139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.9052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 26.9735 NGN (High: 184.5119 / Low: 157.5384). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3228 NGN (High: 180.5407 / Low: 179.2180).

August Spread (Volatile) ±26.9735
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8351 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 178.5100) against the same month in 2016 (average: 161.2103), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2997 (+10.73%).

2017 Avg (August) 178.5100
2016 Avg (August) 161.2103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.4328 152.4338 156.5176
February 158.7500 152.2507 157.6601
March 159.2500 152.9775 156.9242
April 158.7500 153.8870 157.5074
May 162.6741 156.7575 158.5144
June 175.2500 156.4977 159.1597
July 175.2500 152.9181 158.3246
August 184.5119 157.5384 178.5100
September 180.7400 177.2500 179.3457
October 180.3400 178.0000 179.6145
November 181.1418 178.0000 179.7498
December 180.5407 179.2180 179.8867