YEARLY HIGH
723.3100 NGN
YEARLY LOW
670.0000 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
687.7614 NGN

2026 BBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 723.3100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 670.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.3100 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 709.9753 to the December average rate of 686.5667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 723.3100 was down 13.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 839.6550, 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 3,616,550 NGN
2025 Average 3,806,281 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 3,350,000 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,550.00 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

713.0890
675.7241
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 687.9605, compared to 686.5667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 687.9605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 686.5667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 30.0700 NGN (High: 723.3100 / Low: 693.2400). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3420 NGN (High: 687.9900 / Low: 685.6480).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.0700
May Spread (Stable) ±2.3420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 31.1374 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.1374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 709.9753) against the same month in 2025 (average: 775.9488), the exchange rate shifted by -65.9735 (-8.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 709.9753
2025 Avg (January) 775.9488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 723.3100 693.2400 709.9753
February 696.4251 670.0000 678.8379
March 699.3700 676.3137 688.7760
April 691.3776 670.4400 680.7797
May 687.9900 685.6480 686.5688
June 690.5494 679.2358 682.8257
July 691.5631 679.2100 686.5667