YEARLY HIGH
3.3253 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.7063 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0223 BIF

2024 NGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 3.3253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.7063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6190 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1324 to the December average rate of 1.8771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.3253 was down 45.81% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.1362, 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 3,325,299 BIF
2023 Average 4,159,935 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,706,253 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,619,045.28 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.2711
1.6060
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 2.2325, compared to 1.8120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 1.3952 BIF (High: 3.1754 / Low: 1.7803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0702 BIF (High: 1.8093 / Low: 1.7391).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3952
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9518 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 3.1324) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.5514), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4190 (-31.18%).

2024 Avg (January) 3.1324
2023 Avg (January) 4.5514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3253 2.9713 3.1324
February 3.1754 1.7803 2.1806
March 2.0519 1.7752 1.8766
April 2.3859 2.0140 2.2442
May 2.3239 1.8949 2.0326
June 2.0462 1.8959 1.9286
July 2.0515 1.7330 1.9008
August 1.8307 1.7331 1.8045
September 1.8186 1.7321 1.7714
October 1.8093 1.7391 1.7734
November 1.7775 1.7063 1.7448
December 1.9107 1.7474 1.8771