YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0146 WST

2012 NGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0152 was down 3.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,234 WST
2011 Average 14,897 WST
Yearly Trough Low 14,154 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,080.43 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0149
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to WST 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0143).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0148) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.40%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0148
2011 Avg (May) 0.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0143 0.0148
February 0.0146 0.0142 0.0144
March 0.0146 0.0142 0.0143
April 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
May 0.0152 0.0142 0.0148
June 0.0150 0.0143 0.0147
July 0.0148 0.0142 0.0146
August 0.0149 0.0143 0.0146
September 0.0148 0.0143 0.0145
October 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146
November 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146
December 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146