YEARLY HIGH
481.5012 NGN
YEARLY LOW
390.5360 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
434.2788 NGN

2020 EUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 481.5012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 390.5360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.9652 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.2491 to the December average rate of 467.2919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 481.5012 was up 14.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 422.1697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,407,506 NGN
2019 Average 2,016,014 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,952,680 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454,825.85 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

474.2796
390.4277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 414.9712, compared to 453.5864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.6152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.9712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 453.5864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 41.4698 NGN (High: 432.0059 / Low: 390.5360). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8445 NGN (High: 454.0944 / Low: 444.2499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±41.4698
October Spread (Stable) ±9.8445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.8338 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 467.2919) against the same month in 2019 (average: 402.9248), the exchange rate shifted by +64.3672 (+15.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 467.2919
2019 Avg (December) 402.9248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.7444 399.3742 402.2491
February 403.0662 393.1366 397.4154
March 432.0059 390.5360 410.5634
April 426.8607 396.5664 418.2718
May 432.1416 418.6947 425.3144
June 440.4720 430.6163 436.0130
July 460.5820 435.7738 444.2062
August 461.7440 446.2081 455.7055
September 460.6778 442.5576 452.2266
October 454.0944 444.2499 449.5694
November 457.5370 442.9465 452.5190
December 481.5012 459.6908 467.2919