2019 BOB to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 53.2626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 44.2480.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0147 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.6017 to the December average rate of 52.4595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 53.2626 was up 0.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 53.1715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 51.9237, compared to 52.2710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3473 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 8.8764 NGN (High: 53.2626 / Low: 44.3862). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2144 NGN (High: 52.4851 / Low: 52.2707).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8286 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 51.9815) against the same month in 2018 (average: 52.2711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2897 (-0.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.8583 | 52.3234 | 52.6017 |
| February | 52.5325 | 52.2077 | 52.2978 |
| March | 52.3549 | 51.9471 | 52.1353 |
| April | 52.2951 | 51.8328 | 52.0646 |
| May | 52.3600 | 52.0270 | 52.1359 |
| June | 52.3426 | 44.2480 | 50.3073 |
| July | 52.3521 | 52.0350 | 52.1482 |
| August | 53.2626 | 44.3862 | 51.9815 |
| September | 52.5346 | 51.8758 | 52.3175 |
| October | 52.4827 | 52.2047 | 52.3268 |
| November | 52.4851 | 52.2707 | 52.3928 |
| December | 52.6303 | 52.3009 | 52.4595 |