YEARLY HIGH
5.2241 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.8411 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0369 BIF

2020 NGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5.2241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 4.8411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3830 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2026 to the December average rate of 5.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2241 was down 13.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.0728, 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 5,224,066 BIF
2019 Average 5,118,852 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,841,063 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383,003.82 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2338
4.8603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to BIF 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 5.0392, compared to 5.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3517 BIF (High: 5.1928 / Low: 4.8411). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 BIF (High: 4.9832 / Low: 4.9227).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3517
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1766 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.2026) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2356 (+4.74%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.2026
2019 Avg (January) 4.9670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2241 5.1395 5.2026
February 5.2238 5.1605 5.1865
March 5.1928 4.8411 5.1041
April 5.1604 4.8541 4.9275
May 4.9353 4.8461 4.8915
June 4.9597 4.8990 4.9231
July 4.9832 4.9227 4.9640
August 5.0911 4.9655 5.0068
September 5.0766 4.9834 5.0343
October 5.0986 5.0080 5.0646
November 5.1064 5.0402 5.0765
December 5.1184 4.9138 5.0609