YEARLY HIGH
61.8299 NGN
YEARLY LOW
44.8094 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.5817 NGN

2020 TRY to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 61.8299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 44.8094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0205 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.1441 to the December average rate of 49.8611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 61.8299 was down 11.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 70.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,091,494 NGN
2019 Average 3,172,927 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,240,469 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 851,025.22 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

62.4558
46.7159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 58.1367, compared to 51.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.1367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.0266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 6.0169 NGN (High: 50.8263 / Low: 44.8094). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1794 NGN (High: 56.7065 / Low: 55.5271).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0169
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.4757 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 61.1441) against the same month in 2019 (average: 67.8183), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6742 (-9.84%).

2020 Avg (January) 61.1441
2019 Avg (January) 67.8183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.8299 60.5149 61.1441
February 60.8833 58.5484 60.0147
March 60.0260 55.9842 58.4354
April 57.9839 54.4469 56.1878
May 57.9838 54.1682 56.2106
June 57.7376 56.3931 56.8277
July 56.7065 55.5271 56.4146
August 55.6730 51.5932 52.9389
September 52.4222 49.1177 50.8399
October 49.3262 45.5863 48.0777
November 50.8263 44.8094 48.0276
December 52.5098 48.2210 49.8611