YEARLY HIGH
36.4119 NGN
YEARLY LOW
32.1157 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3144 NGN

2022 BWP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 36.4119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 32.1157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2962 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6449 to the December average rate of 34.5623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 36.4119 was down 6.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 39.1123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182,059 NGN
2021 Average 182,002 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 160,578 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,481.00 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

36.4177
32.2131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 35.2753, compared to 33.3534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 2.1621 NGN (High: 34.5886 / Low: 32.4265). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6246 NGN (High: 32.9219 / Low: 32.2974).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1621
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 35.9221) against the same month in 2021 (average: 35.1121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8100 (+2.31%).

2022 Avg (March) 35.9221
2021 Avg (March) 35.1121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1105 34.9107 35.6449
February 36.2998 35.6734 36.0673
March 36.4119 35.3801 35.9221
April 36.3091 34.2220 35.5452
May 34.7492 33.7925 34.2268
June 34.8294 33.5023 34.2459
July 33.8146 32.4311 33.1577
August 33.8671 32.7455 33.2783
September 33.3661 32.1157 32.7731
October 32.9219 32.2974 32.5634
November 34.5886 32.4265 33.7854
December 35.0219 34.1188 34.5623