YEARLY HIGH
16.0601 NGN
YEARLY LOW
14.1670 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7488 NGN

2026 BTN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 16.0601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 14.1670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8930 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6476 to the December average rate of 14.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.0601 was down 17.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.4516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,300 NGN
2025 Average 87,469 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 70,835 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,465.12 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.7777
14.2161
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 14.8159, compared to 14.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.0780 NGN (High: 16.0601 / Low: 14.9821). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1650 NGN (High: 14.5020 / Low: 14.3370).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0780
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6819 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 15.6476) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.9962), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3486 (-13.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 15.6476
2025 Avg (January) 17.9962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0601 14.9821 15.6476
February 15.4125 14.7678 14.9657
March 15.2027 14.4827 14.8611
April 14.9466 14.3692 14.5989
May 14.5020 14.3370 14.4123
June 14.6634 14.2443 14.4099
July 14.5747 14.1670 14.3462