YEARLY HIGH
276.4806 NGN
YEARLY LOW
230.3178 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.6415 NGN

2018 BND to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 276.4806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 230.3178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.1628 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.4935 to the December average rate of 232.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 276.4806 was up 1.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 271.2118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,382,403 NGN
2017 Average 1,210,428 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,151,589 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,813.81 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

277.9686
227.8731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 268.5000, compared to 246.7831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.5000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.7831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 35.9802 NGN (High: 266.9323 / Low: 230.9520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6314 NGN (High: 275.2218 / Low: 271.5904).

November Spread (Volatile) ±35.9802
March Spread (Stable) ±3.6314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.8259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 272.4935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 219.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +53.4318 (+24.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 272.4935
2017 Avg (January) 219.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.4806 268.1550 272.4935
February 275.4064 270.6120 273.1123
March 275.2218 271.5904 273.7940
April 274.9135 268.8056 273.3051
May 272.6310 246.7097 266.6219
June 273.2158 238.1836 251.6730
July 268.3689 237.6113 254.7675
August 264.3388 238.2592 239.7927
September 266.0548 237.9146 245.2270
October 263.8153 256.8012 257.9903
November 266.9323 230.9520 250.8735
December 264.5797 230.3178 232.0477