YEARLY HIGH
1.3725 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2195 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2712 AMD

2020 NGN to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.3725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.2195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1530 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3219 to the December average rate of 1.2686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3725 was down 12.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,372,467 AMD
2019 Average 1,335,157 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,219,506 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,961.12 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3298
1.2345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to AMD 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 1.2859, compared to 1.2564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1530 AMD (High: 1.3725 / Low: 1.2195). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 AMD (High: 1.2454 / Low: 1.2380).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1530
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.2686) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0504 (-3.82%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.2686
2019 Avg (December) 1.3189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3268 1.3150 1.3219
February 1.3222 1.3071 1.3143
March 1.3560 1.2791 1.3167
April 1.3659 1.2296 1.2738
May 1.2598 1.2263 1.2436
June 1.2510 1.2413 1.2453
July 1.2454 1.2380 1.2425
August 1.2724 1.2407 1.2503
September 1.2657 1.2429 1.2553
October 1.2657 1.2480 1.2607
November 1.2674 1.2534 1.2609
December 1.3725 1.2195 1.2686