YEARLY HIGH
245.2337 NGN
YEARLY LOW
212.3285 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.1791 NGN

2022 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 245.2337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 212.3285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9052 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.4721 to the December average rate of 240.9818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 245.2337 was down 5.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 258.3979, 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 1,226,169 NGN
2021 Average 1,219,507 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,061,642 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,526.23 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

243.8713
214.7055
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 232.3679, compared to 223.9902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.3679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.9902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 17.5755 NGN (High: 236.0996 / Low: 218.5242). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6341 NGN (High: 243.8694 / Low: 238.2353).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.5755
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6341

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.2577 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 240.9818) against the same month in 2021 (average: 237.5826), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3992 (+1.43%).

2022 Avg (December) 240.9818
2021 Avg (December) 237.5826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 242.3304 236.5291 239.4721
February 243.8694 238.2353 241.4408
March 237.3112 230.5222 234.1831
April 235.6040 222.9094 229.9260
May 228.8064 220.2780 224.4342
June 228.2920 220.9985 224.7514
July 222.5367 213.5515 218.1764
August 221.2806 215.1627 217.7375
September 221.9741 212.3285 217.1360
October 224.1208 214.7714 219.0670
November 236.0996 218.5242 230.8428
December 245.2337 236.9496 240.9818