YEARLY HIGH
71.2553 NGN
YEARLY LOW
63.1475 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.1478 NGN

2011 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 71.2553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 63.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1078 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.8908 to the December average rate of 67.7502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 71.2553 was up 7.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 66.3436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356,277 NGN
2010 Average 301,486 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 315,738 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,539.13 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

68.8995
64.4980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 66.2419, compared to 68.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.2419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 5.4255 NGN (High: 71.2553 / Low: 65.8298). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4864 NGN (High: 65.6001 / Low: 64.1138).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4255
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8909 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 68.5140) against the same month in 2010 (average: 63.5641), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9499 (+7.79%).

2011 Avg (October) 68.5140
2010 Avg (October) 63.5641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.9741 63.1475 64.8908
February 65.6001 64.1138 64.8648
March 66.7525 64.4905 65.9627
April 67.7100 64.8026 66.2592
May 68.8942 66.2021 67.6735
June 69.6288 66.7706 67.8003
July 69.9100 65.4076 67.5596
August 71.2019 66.7355 68.5327
September 69.9038 66.3290 68.3431
October 71.2553 65.8298 68.5140
November 69.3365 65.5684 67.6231
December 68.5692 67.0043 67.7502