YEARLY HIGH
243.0362 NGN
YEARLY LOW
207.2356 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.2512 NGN

2025 BOB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 243.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 207.2356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.8006 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.4802 to the December average rate of 210.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 243.0362 was down 1.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 245.6016, 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 1,215,181 NGN
2024 Average 1,063,264 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,036,178 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,002.79 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

233.2012
206.8311
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 225.2038, compared to 215.2987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.2038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.2987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 27.1187 NGN (High: 243.0362 / Low: 215.9174). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9827 NGN (High: 222.2718 / Low: 220.2891).

February Spread (Volatile) ±27.1187
July Spread (Stable) ±1.9827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.4525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 221.2791) against the same month in 2024 (average: 199.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2598 (+11.18%).

2025 Avg (February) 221.2791
2024 Avg (February) 199.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.1051 223.3628 224.4802
February 243.0362 215.9174 221.2791
March 224.9985 216.4950 221.0266
April 233.1095 216.5374 228.8821
May 232.0971 229.1043 231.0037
June 229.6999 222.0695 224.5512
July 222.2718 220.2891 221.4616
August 222.6407 220.0847 221.8553
September 222.8350 214.5789 217.5769
October 215.0418 209.1834 211.8495
November 210.5775 207.2356 209.0286
December 211.6766 208.6822 210.0201