YEARLY HIGH
53.9151 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1.0230 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2798 KMF

2020 NGN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 53.9151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.8922 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2243 to the December average rate of 2.7589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 125.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.9151 was down 12.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 61.9192, 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 53,915,145 KMF
2019 Average 1,388,560 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,022,973 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,892,171.71 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9269
0.9114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to KMF 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 1.1891, compared to 1.3705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 52.8922 KMF (High: 53.9151 / Low: 1.0230). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 KMF (High: 1.1081 / Low: 1.0829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±52.8922
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7589) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2230), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5359 (+125.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7589
2019 Avg (December) 1.2230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2346 1.1987 1.2243
February 1.2524 1.2239 1.2391
March 1.2563 1.1435 1.2046
April 1.2411 1.1510 1.1780
May 1.1744 1.1450 1.1600
June 1.1429 1.1163 1.1284
July 1.1305 1.0773 1.1101
August 1.1096 1.0658 1.0793
September 1.1139 1.0687 1.0895
October 1.1081 1.0829 1.0959
November 1.1082 1.0756 1.0891
December 53.9151 1.0230 2.7589