YEARLY HIGH
24.5781 LAK
YEARLY LOW
22.8371 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.8468 LAK

2020 NGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 24.5781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 22.8371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7411 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5233 to the December average rate of 24.1955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.5781 was down 13.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 28.4881, 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 24,578,147 LAK
2019 Average 24,191,822 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 22,837,090 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,741,056.25 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.6634
22.9815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to LAK 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 23.7862, compared to 23.9074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6883 LAK (High: 24.5254 / Low: 22.8371). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1424 LAK (High: 23.4325 / Low: 23.2901).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6883
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1424

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 0.7586 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 24.5233) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.5427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9806 (+4.17%).

2020 Avg (January) 24.5233
2019 Avg (January) 23.5427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.5781 24.3927 24.5233
February 24.5442 24.3357 24.4420
March 24.5254 22.8371 24.0534
April 24.4278 22.8587 23.2947
May 23.2757 22.9947 23.1216
June 23.3810 23.2047 23.2823
July 23.4325 23.2901 23.3524
August 23.9762 23.3654 23.6079
September 24.1090 23.5296 23.8133
October 24.4536 23.9241 24.1956
November 24.4100 24.1128 24.2800
December 24.4796 23.5265 24.1955