YEARLY HIGH
258.3979 NGN
YEARLY LOW
229.1392 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.8899 NGN

2021 BGN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 258.3979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 229.1392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2588 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.3520 to the December average rate of 237.5826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 258.3979 was up 5.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 245.7668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,291,990 NGN
2020 Average 1,110,210 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,145,696 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,293.84 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

254.8327
234.2864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 243.5852, compared to 244.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.5852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 24.8112 NGN (High: 258.3979 / Low: 233.5868). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4143 NGN (High: 249.9071 / Low: 247.4928).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.8112
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.1655 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 251.0219) against the same month in 2020 (average: 217.0673), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9547 (+15.64%).

2021 Avg (May) 251.0219
2020 Avg (May) 217.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.8734 235.7107 241.3520
February 255.5385 234.0132 241.1641
March 249.5065 229.3744 235.9986
April 251.9891 229.1392 238.8537
May 258.3979 233.5868 251.0219
June 257.4719 248.4120 253.1205
July 249.9071 247.4928 248.6358
August 249.9095 245.2900 247.6353
September 250.1448 243.4894 247.8879
October 245.2381 242.2826 243.7205
November 244.5886 235.1982 239.7059
December 239.5678 236.0831 237.5826