YEARLY HIGH
448.8404 NGN
YEARLY LOW
410.9733 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
423.6107 NGN

2022 BMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 448.8404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 410.9733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8670 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 413.7568 to the December average rate of 445.3855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 448.8404 was up 8.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 413.8611, 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 2,244,202 NGN
2021 Average 2,016,861 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,054,867 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,335.12 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

448.5484
410.5939
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 415.4695, compared to 431.7519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.2824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 415.4695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 431.7519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 16.0302 NGN (High: 437.2464 / Low: 421.2162). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7125 NGN (High: 415.7878 / Low: 413.0753).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.0302
May Spread (Stable) ±2.7125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4871 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 445.3855) against the same month in 2021 (average: 411.2312), the exchange rate shifted by +34.1544 (+8.31%).

2022 Avg (December) 445.3855
2021 Avg (December) 411.2312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.8531 410.9733 413.7568
February 418.6686 414.2856 416.1340
March 418.4949 415.2926 416.1356
April 417.3013 414.5200 415.6744
May 415.7878 413.0753 415.1873
June 419.7508 414.9271 415.9289
July 425.0624 414.7200 418.7262
August 426.4200 415.5086 420.9204
September 437.2464 421.2162 428.3809
October 439.9312 432.3500 435.5958
November 444.0227 435.7881 441.5027
December 448.8404 443.5018 445.3855