YEARLY HIGH
11.8870 NGN
YEARLY LOW
9.6977 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9158 NGN

2020 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 11.8870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 9.6977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1893 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3001 to the December average rate of 9.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.8870 was down 8.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.9842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,435 NGN
2019 Average 61,673 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 48,489 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,946.47 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.8183
9.7454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 11.4083, compared to 10.4232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.8162 NGN (High: 11.8870 / Low: 11.0709). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1824 NGN (High: 11.1428 / Low: 10.9605).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8162
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 11.6455) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.5053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8598 (-6.88%).

2020 Avg (April) 11.6455
2019 Avg (April) 12.5053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4112 11.2197 11.3001
February 11.4893 11.2157 11.3416
March 11.8515 11.1302 11.3693
April 11.8870 11.0709 11.6455
May 11.7429 11.3132 11.5316
June 11.3924 11.0458 11.2620
July 11.1428 10.9605 11.0171
August 11.0464 10.6471 10.7759
September 10.6556 10.3341 10.4727
October 10.4442 10.0019 10.2682
November 10.3364 9.9719 10.0872
December 10.0612 9.6977 9.9181