YEARLY HIGH
898.2867 NGN
YEARLY LOW
447.1583 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
634.0826 NGN

2023 BMD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 898.2867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 447.1583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 451.1284 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 454.6053 to the December average rate of 810.1128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 898.2867 was up 100.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 448.8404, 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 4,491,433 NGN
2022 Average 2,118,264 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,235,792 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,255,641.79 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

845.6636
419.0546
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 482.7882, compared to 785.3770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 302.5887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 482.7882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 785.3770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 361.9385 NGN (High: 823.0000 / Low: 461.0615). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2248 NGN (High: 462.5692 / Low: 460.3444).

June Spread (Volatile) ±361.9385
May Spread (Stable) ±2.2248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 9.5622 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 810.1128) against the same month in 2022 (average: 445.3855), the exchange rate shifted by +364.7273 (+81.89%).

2023 Avg (December) 810.1128
2022 Avg (December) 445.3855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 460.5435 447.1583 454.6053
February 462.7808 458.3942 460.3596
March 460.7405 453.9674 459.7030
April 465.0000 458.5528 461.2578
May 462.5692 460.3444 461.3166
June 823.0000 461.0615 599.4872
July 792.6100 759.6459 777.0211
August 778.0000 750.9679 767.4588
September 788.9229 744.9184 774.0584
October 883.6152 758.6876 782.7867
November 823.2982 781.0894 800.8240
December 898.2867 764.5000 810.1128