YEARLY HIGH
848.3500 NGN
YEARLY LOW
429.5300 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
734.9700 NGN

2024 BBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 848.3500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 429.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 418.8200 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 455.8959 to the December average rate of 785.6653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 848.3500 was up 88.88% compared to the 2023 peak of 449.1433, 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 4,241,750 NGN
2023 Average 1,588,096 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,147,650 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,094,100.00 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

875.2939
417.7688
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 667.0137, compared to 802.9263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 135.9126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 667.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 802.9263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 351.0000 NGN (High: 803.5000 / Low: 452.5000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.5700 NGN (High: 835.3700 / Low: 809.8000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±351.0000
October Spread (Stable) ±25.5700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 124.8069 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -124.8069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 837.1668) against the same month in 2023 (average: 400.4120), the exchange rate shifted by +436.7548 (+109.08%).

2024 Avg (November) 837.1668
2023 Avg (November) 400.4120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 479.0253 429.5300 455.8959
February 803.5000 452.5000 687.7868
March 805.5600 697.5100 764.1407
April 710.5000 600.5833 639.3338
May 756.9880 617.5000 708.9645
June 759.0600 703.0000 745.9605
July 830.7117 703.0000 760.3085
August 830.5350 787.6250 798.3095
September 834.7450 794.8960 817.0021
October 835.3700 809.8000 819.1057
November 848.3500 820.6106 837.1668
December 840.7173 772.6046 785.6653