YEARLY HIGH
53.2626 NGN
YEARLY LOW
44.2480 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.0974 NGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,313 NGN
2018 Average 261,446 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 221,240 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,073.40 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

52.8312
50.0778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.8764
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (August) 51.9815
2018 Avg (August) 52.2711

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