YEARLY HIGH
245.6016 NGN
YEARLY LOW
124.3283 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
212.6557 NGN

2024 BOB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 245.6016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 124.3283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.2733 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.9757 to the December average rate of 227.4003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 245.6016 was up 89.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 129.7516, 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 1,228,008 NGN
2023 Average 459,805 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 621,641 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606,366.69 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

252.9822
120.9751
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 193.0065, compared to 232.3049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.2984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.3049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 102.7557 NGN (High: 232.5295 / Low: 129.7738). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9107 NGN (High: 241.8902 / Low: 233.9796).

February Spread (Volatile) ±102.7557
October Spread (Stable) ±7.9107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 36.4377 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.4377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 241.9817) against the same month in 2023 (average: 116.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +125.9502 (+108.55%).

2024 Avg (November) 241.9817
2023 Avg (November) 116.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.7926 124.3283 131.9757
February 232.5295 129.7738 199.0193
March 233.1330 201.1152 221.1930
April 204.9870 173.2922 184.7553
May 219.0902 178.4060 205.2139
June 219.7321 203.3662 215.8817
July 240.5103 203.3342 220.1087
August 240.5977 227.8290 231.2223
September 241.4876 230.1049 236.3535
October 241.8902 233.9796 236.7628
November 245.6016 236.9503 241.9817
December 243.7838 223.2320 227.4003