YEARLY HIGH
394.9273 NGN
YEARLY LOW
361.3019 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
380.2401 NGN

2020 BMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 394.9273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 361.3019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.6254 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.2647 to the December average rate of 383.8714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 394.9273 was up 8.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 365.3773, 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 1,974,636 NGN
2019 Average 1,800,278 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,806,509 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,127.00 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

391.8170
359.5782
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 376.4153, compared to 384.0648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 376.4153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 384.0648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.3455 NGN (High: 391.4684 / Low: 364.1229). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8879 NGN (High: 388.0000 / Low: 386.1121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.3455
June Spread (Stable) ±1.8879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.4261 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 383.8714) against the same month in 2019 (average: 362.6073), the exchange rate shifted by +21.2641 (+5.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 383.8714
2019 Avg (December) 362.6073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 366.1162 361.3019 362.2647
February 365.8699 362.0000 364.0313
March 391.4684 364.1229 370.7525
April 390.0000 367.0000 384.8911
May 390.5704 386.4172 389.1304
June 388.0000 386.1121 387.4221
July 389.0401 386.7135 387.6268
August 388.1800 378.5000 385.2007
September 387.4926 380.5000 383.6727
October 385.9130 380.5000 382.0363
November 384.2339 380.0000 381.9807
December 394.9273 379.5000 383.8714