YEARLY HIGH
108.4593 NGN
YEARLY LOW
99.2315 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.4275 NGN

2020 QAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 108.4593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 99.2315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2278 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.4985 to the December average rate of 105.4089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 108.4593 was up 8.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 100.3508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 542,296 NGN
2019 Average 494,454 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 496,158 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,138.81 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

107.5829
98.7635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 103.3789, compared to 105.4761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.3789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.4761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.5252 NGN (High: 107.5315 / Low: 100.0063). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5185 NGN (High: 106.5641 / Low: 106.0456).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.5252
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6923 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 105.4089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 99.5957), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8132 (+5.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 105.4089
2019 Avg (December) 99.5957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.5537 99.2315 99.4985
February 100.4930 99.4232 99.9811
March 107.5315 100.0063 101.8338
April 107.1134 100.6256 105.7081
May 107.2552 106.1294 106.8480
June 106.5641 106.0456 106.4042
July 106.8498 106.2187 106.4617
August 106.6136 103.9550 105.7694
September 106.4189 104.4967 105.3785
October 105.9823 104.5043 104.9272
November 105.5298 104.3669 104.9106
December 108.4593 104.2296 105.4089