YEARLY HIGH
4.9719 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.6019 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8227 BIF

2022 NGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 4.9719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.6019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3701 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8391 to the December average rate of 4.6413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.9719 was down 4.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.1942, 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 4,971,925 BIF
2021 Average 4,898,288 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,601,857 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 370,068.25 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.9575
4.6125
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 4.8745, compared to 4.7708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.1455 BIF (High: 4.9719 / Low: 4.8265). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 BIF (High: 4.8501 / Low: 4.7917).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1455
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 4.8846) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.8204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0642 (+1.33%).

2022 Avg (August) 4.8846
2021 Avg (August) 4.8204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8690 4.7584 4.8391
February 4.8501 4.7917 4.8241
March 4.9332 4.8036 4.8650
April 4.9470 4.8374 4.8911
May 4.9516 4.8480 4.8991
June 4.9701 4.8770 4.9287
July 4.9706 4.8356 4.9102
August 4.9719 4.8265 4.8846
September 4.8793 4.7367 4.7976
October 4.7827 4.6860 4.7256
November 4.7070 4.6379 4.6655
December 4.6688 4.6019 4.6413