YEARLY HIGH
215.7024 NGN
YEARLY LOW
173.9159 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.0863 NGN

2019 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 215.7024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 173.9159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.7865 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.1294 to the December average rate of 206.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 215.7024 was down 6.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.2783, 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 1,078,512 NGN
2018 Average 1,090,752 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 869,580 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,932.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

213.2756
199.5203
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 207.2239, compared to 204.9487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.2239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.9487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 34.7200 NGN (High: 208.6359 / Low: 173.9159). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1780 NGN (High: 207.0098 / Low: 204.8318).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34.7200
May Spread (Stable) ±2.1780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.3987 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 212.1294) against the same month in 2018 (average: 224.6536), the exchange rate shifted by -12.5242 (-5.57%).

2019 Avg (January) 212.1294
2018 Avg (January) 224.6536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.7024 209.1610 212.1294
February 211.3400 208.2392 209.7658
March 210.3837 206.1364 208.0438
April 208.3565 204.6521 206.6725
May 207.0098 204.8318 206.0653
June 209.9245 176.0873 200.6666
July 209.0447 204.3890 206.6681
August 208.6359 173.9159 204.2088
September 205.0734 201.7727 203.5655
October 206.7178 201.9676 204.5421
November 206.7761 203.7814 204.7055
December 208.3874 204.0537 206.0025