YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 BAM

2020 NGN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0050 was down 13.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0057, 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 4,984 BAM
2019 Average 4,855 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,063 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 921.62 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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0.0041
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NGN to BAM 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 0.0047, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 BAM (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0049) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.32%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0049
2019 Avg (February) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
March 0.0050 0.0045 0.0048
April 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047
May 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
August 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
September 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
October 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
December 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042