YEARLY HIGH
60.0207 NGN
YEARLY LOW
54.8414 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.4191 NGN

2021 BOB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 60.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 54.8414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1793 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2855 to the December average rate of 59.5976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 60.0207 was up 5.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 57.0032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300,104 NGN
2020 Average 275,472 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 274,207 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,896.67 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

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BOB 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 57.2535, compared to 59.5846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.2535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.5846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 4.8585 NGN (High: 59.9049 / Low: 55.0464). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3203 NGN (High: 59.6901 / Low: 59.3697).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą4.8585
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.3203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2593 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 59.5976) against the same month in 2020 (average: 55.6822), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9154 (+7.03%).

2021 Avg (December) 59.5976
2020 Avg (December) 55.6822

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Month High Low Average
January 57.4443 55.1720 56.2855
February 59.5442 55.0198 56.4375
March 59.4138 54.8414 56.1782
April 59.4257 54.9663 56.5838
May 59.9049 55.0464 58.5786
June 59.7859 59.0617 59.4576
July 59.6901 59.3697 59.5718
August 59.7477 59.3833 59.6214
September 59.8233 59.4925 59.6249
October 59.8021 59.4197 59.5357
November 59.8366 59.3552 59.5565
December 60.0207 59.3954 59.5976