YEARLY HIGH
245.7668 NGN
YEARLY LOW
199.9798 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.9707 NGN

2020 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 245.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 199.9798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.7870 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.6538 to the December average rate of 238.8732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 245.7668 was up 13.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 215.7024, 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 1,228,834 NGN
2019 Average 1,030,400 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 999,899 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,934.90 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

242.4354
199.6899
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 212.0531, compared to 231.8883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.8352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.0531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.8883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.7095 NGN (High: 220.6893 / Low: 199.9798). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9158 NGN (High: 225.2623 / Low: 220.3465).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.7095
June Spread (Stable) ±4.9158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 238.8732) against the same month in 2019 (average: 206.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +32.8707 (+15.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 238.8732
2019 Avg (December) 206.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.9395 204.2714 205.6538
February 206.2216 201.0534 203.2520
March 220.6893 199.9798 209.5639
April 218.3752 202.8966 213.8678
May 219.9299 213.9832 217.0673
June 225.2623 220.3465 222.9136
July 234.9829 222.8639 227.1052
August 235.7716 228.0890 233.0117
September 235.2378 226.0172 231.1213
October 232.0590 226.7847 229.8947
November 233.8842 226.8153 231.3237
December 245.7668 235.1967 238.8732