YEARLY HIGH
507.7723 NGN
YEARLY LOW
241.2807 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
350.8800 NGN

2023 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 507.7723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 241.2807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 266.4915 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.6700 to the December average rate of 452.3972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 507.7723 was up 107.06% compared to the 2022 peak of 245.2337, 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 2,538,861 NGN
2022 Average 1,140,488 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,206,404 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,332,457.56 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

472.5699
230.4973
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 267.0567, compared to 434.7032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 167.6465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.0567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 434.7032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 205.4763 NGN (High: 458.3873 / Low: 252.9110). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0241 NGN (High: 261.2178 / Low: 256.1936).

June Spread (Volatile) ±205.4763
April Spread (Stable) ±5.0241

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.3075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 452.3972) against the same month in 2022 (average: 240.9818), the exchange rate shifted by +211.4154 (+87.73%).

2023 Avg (December) 452.3972
2022 Avg (December) 240.9818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 255.9026 241.2807 250.6700
February 256.6659 247.5488 251.8215
March 256.4679 248.3407 251.7653
April 261.2178 256.1936 258.8152
May 260.6767 252.0101 256.3242
June 458.3873 252.9110 332.9442
July 453.2829 423.8173 439.3581
August 435.6103 417.6904 428.0506
September 432.1570 409.6819 422.5370
October 478.0397 409.5460 422.8811
November 459.4316 425.8060 442.9953
December 507.7723 430.0888 452.3972