YEARLY HIGH
365.3773 NGN
YEARLY LOW
306.4100 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
360.0436 NGN

2019 BMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 365.3773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 306.4100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.9673 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 363.3980 to the December average rate of 362.6073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 365.3773 was down 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 365.7363, 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 1,826,886 NGN
2018 Average 1,806,523 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,532,050 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,836.39 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

364.9707
346.0984
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 358.8288, compared to 361.2584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.8288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.2584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 57.3819 NGN (High: 363.8319 / Low: 306.4500). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4500 NGN (High: 362.9500 / Low: 361.5000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±57.3819
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.5348 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 363.3980) against the same month in 2018 (average: 360.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2581 (+0.90%).

2019 Avg (January) 363.3980
2018 Avg (January) 360.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 365.3773 361.7500 363.3980
February 362.9040 360.8750 361.4775
March 361.7301 359.0000 360.1257
April 361.4255 358.6415 360.0950
May 361.6642 359.3802 360.2059
June 361.3621 306.4100 347.6711
July 362.2410 359.5000 360.4521
August 363.8319 306.4500 358.9838
September 363.0000 358.9211 361.5372
October 363.2147 361.0000 361.7598
November 362.9500 361.5000 362.2101
December 363.4293 361.5000 362.6073