YEARLY HIGH
29.1920 NGN
YEARLY LOW
17.8968 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5708 NGN

2020 SCR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 29.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 17.8968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2952 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5184 to the December average rate of 18.1111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.1920 was down 0.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 29.2158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145,960 NGN
2019 Average 131,636 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 89,484 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,475.96 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.0380
17.2087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 24.7349, compared to 20.4068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 6.1950 NGN (High: 28.2645 / Low: 22.0695). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4558 NGN (High: 22.0476 / Low: 21.5918).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.1950
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 27.1355) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.2987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8368 (+3.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 27.1355
2019 Avg (March) 26.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.2842 26.3720 26.5184
February 27.5168 26.3431 26.6424
March 29.1920 26.5572 27.1355
April 28.2645 22.0695 23.6842
May 24.2393 21.5281 22.3806
June 22.9741 21.8280 22.0484
July 22.0476 21.5918 21.9519
August 21.8091 20.7240 21.5633
September 21.6464 21.1730 21.3730
October 21.3330 19.6895 20.6776
November 19.8499 18.3094 18.7637
December 18.6243 17.8968 18.1111