YEARLY HIGH
3.3546 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.9812 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2087 NGN

2020 NPR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.3546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 2.9812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3735 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1786 to the December average rate of 3.2586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3546 was up 1.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,773 NGN
2019 Average 15,994 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 14,906 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,867.26 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2817
3.1028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to NGN 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 3.1757, compared to 3.2417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2581 NGN (High: 3.2392 / Low: 2.9812). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 NGN (High: 3.2518 / Low: 3.2062).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2581
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.2586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0745 (+2.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.2586
2019 Avg (December) 3.1842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2066 3.1566 3.1786
February 3.1985 3.1523 3.1839
March 3.2392 2.9812 3.1177
April 3.2255 3.0253 3.1596
May 3.2560 3.1773 3.2171
June 3.2203 3.1742 3.1973
July 3.2518 3.2062 3.2331
August 3.3034 3.1580 3.2292
September 3.3243 3.2251 3.2668
October 3.2925 3.1903 3.2471
November 3.2391 3.1851 3.2154
December 3.3546 3.2194 3.2586