2020 HTG to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 HTG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the HTG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 6.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 3.3690.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7582 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6887 to the December average rate of 5.4929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.1273 was up 29.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
HTG to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7655, compared to 4.6627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8972 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.5369 NGN (High: 4.1364 / Low: 3.5995). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 NGN (High: 3.5462 / Low: 3.4711).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4589 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 6.0211) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7650), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2561 (+59.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8319 | 3.6432 | 3.6887 |
| February | 4.1364 | 3.5995 | 3.7328 |
| March | 4.1364 | 3.8438 | 3.9351 |
| April | 4.0922 | 3.8303 | 3.9922 |
| May | 3.7229 | 3.5920 | 3.6600 |
| June | 3.6295 | 3.5243 | 3.5843 |
| July | 3.5462 | 3.4711 | 3.5169 |
| August | 3.5024 | 3.3690 | 3.4414 |
| September | 3.6671 | 3.3941 | 3.5523 |
| October | 6.1273 | 5.6680 | 6.0211 |
| November | 6.0932 | 5.7791 | 5.9518 |
| December | 5.8059 | 5.2749 | 5.4929 |