YEARLY HIGH
0.0148 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 WST

2013 NGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0148 was down 2.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0152, 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 14,818 WST
2012 Average 14,560 WST
Yearly Trough Low 14,225 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 592.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0147
0.0144
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 0.0145, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0143).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0147) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.62%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0147
2012 Avg (August) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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