YEARLY HIGH
348.0000 NGN
YEARLY LOW
198.2355 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.3987 NGN

2016 BMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 348.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 198.2355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 149.7645 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.0766 to the December average rate of 314.8713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 348.0000 was up 70.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 204.3935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,740,000 NGN
2015 Average 989,407 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 991,178 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748,822.50 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

334.7667
186.6126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 203.1988, compared to 311.5986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 108.3998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.1988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 311.5986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 84.6110 NGN (High: 283.1204 / Low: 198.5094). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3163 NGN (High: 199.2143 / Low: 198.8980).

June Spread (Volatile) ±84.6110
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.4276 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 322.4205) against the same month in 2015 (average: 198.9850), the exchange rate shifted by +123.4355 (+62.03%).

2016 Avg (August) 322.4205
2015 Avg (August) 198.9850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 199.7720 198.7946 199.0766
February 199.7760 198.4019 198.9632
March 199.3045 198.2355 198.9588
April 199.2143 198.8980 199.0479
May 199.2478 198.8433 199.0726
June 283.1204 198.5094 224.0735
July 319.9867 281.9352 292.5721
August 348.0000 311.8636 322.4205
September 315.0980 310.8248 312.9929
October 315.7122 308.8124 312.9543
November 315.8030 311.0880 313.7804
December 317.0000 305.8008 314.8713