2020 SCR to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |