YEARLY HIGH
3.4319 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.7856 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1039 KRW

2020 NGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 3.4319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.7856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6463 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2189 to the December average rate of 2.8508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4319 was down 13.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.9543, 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 3,431,874 KRW
2019 Average 3,238,693 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,785,551 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 646,323.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3256
2.8076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to KRW 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 3.2058, compared to 3.0019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3214 KRW (High: 3.4319 / Low: 3.1105). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 KRW (High: 3.1133 / Low: 3.0665).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3214
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.2816) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1362 (+4.33%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.2816
2019 Avg (March) 3.1454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3038 3.1547 3.2189
February 3.3525 3.2366 3.2824
March 3.4319 3.1105 3.2816
April 3.3695 3.1080 3.1774
May 3.1949 3.1277 3.1592
June 3.1599 3.0729 3.1153
July 3.1133 3.0665 3.0936
August 3.1418 3.0470 3.0823
September 3.1181 3.0213 3.0701
October 3.0493 2.9558 2.9953
November 2.9874 2.8873 2.9192
December 2.9130 2.7856 2.8508