YEARLY HIGH
222.6397 NGN
YEARLY LOW
164.1902 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.2084 NGN

2017 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 222.6397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 164.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.4494 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.1701 to the December average rate of 217.8734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 222.6397 was up 10.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 201.3719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,113,198 NGN
2016 Average 727,740 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 820,951 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292,247.17 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

223.3824
165.3326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 174.6450, compared to 211.7719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.1268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.6450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.7719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 31.8594 NGN (High: 222.2780 / Low: 190.4187). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7276 NGN (High: 220.4775 / Low: 215.7499).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.8594
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.7183 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 218.5450) against the same month in 2016 (average: 179.3512), the exchange rate shifted by +39.1938 (+21.85%).

2017 Avg (September) 218.5450
2016 Avg (September) 179.3512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.3504 164.1902 170.1701
February 174.7476 168.3420 171.5396
March 174.9356 167.9291 171.5652
April 176.3540 166.6161 172.4914
May 186.2309 175.2118 179.3072
June 204.0781 179.8228 182.7967
July 206.5531 179.5920 186.7336
August 222.2780 190.4187 215.7654
September 222.6397 214.6355 218.5450
October 218.2632 213.0299 215.8267
November 219.9204 211.3451 215.8871
December 220.4775 215.7499 217.8734