2012 WST to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 70.6524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 65.6417.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0108 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.7639 to the December average rate of 68.7148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.6524 was down 0.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.2553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.6912, compared to 68.7104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.0003 NGN (High: 70.6420 / Low: 65.6417). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1400 NGN (High: 70.1112 / Low: 68.9712).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8085 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 70.1145) against the same month in 2011 (average: 65.9627), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1518 (+6.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.7959 | 66.1146 | 67.7639 |
| February | 70.3959 | 68.6990 | 69.5687 |
| March | 70.6524 | 68.7211 | 70.1145 |
| April | 70.1112 | 68.9712 | 69.2263 |
| May | 70.6420 | 65.6417 | 67.4177 |
| June | 69.9358 | 66.6519 | 68.0563 |
| July | 70.6249 | 67.3882 | 68.6860 |
| August | 69.9912 | 67.2191 | 68.6812 |
| September | 70.0026 | 67.3771 | 68.9876 |
| October | 69.6604 | 68.2459 | 68.6697 |
| November | 69.0009 | 67.4887 | 68.5233 |
| December | 69.3333 | 67.9491 | 68.7148 |