YEARLY HIGH
536.2960 NGN
YEARLY LOW
421.1835 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
488.0530 NGN

2020 FKP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 536.2960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 421.1835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.1124 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 473.6938 to the December average rate of 516.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 536.2960 was up 9.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 487.7247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,681,480 NGN
2019 Average 2,299,393 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,105,918 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 575,562.25 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

522.0125
453.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 474.2752, compared to 501.8308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.5555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 474.2752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 501.8308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 64.5111 NGN (High: 485.6947 / Low: 421.1835). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5641 NGN (High: 478.0064 / Low: 468.4423).

March Spread (Volatile) ±64.5111
February Spread (Stable) ±9.5641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.3082 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 516.2632) against the same month in 2019 (average: 475.4489), the exchange rate shifted by +40.8143 (+8.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 516.2632
2019 Avg (December) 475.4489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 485.1772 470.4722 473.6938
February 478.0064 468.4423 472.0784
March 485.6947 421.1835 458.7702
April 490.6685 448.3571 477.7478
May 486.9654 467.6999 478.5143
June 493.4640 477.0376 484.8469
July 508.8166 483.4202 491.0353
August 517.4703 493.9428 506.1168
September 517.7561 484.9469 496.9097
October 501.0801 491.4858 495.8084
November 511.1024 491.8069 504.8512
December 536.2960 503.2303 516.2632