2013 WST to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 70.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 67.4864.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8108 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.6056 to the December average rate of 68.4900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 70.2972 was down 0.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 70.6524, 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 2013.
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 68.9464, compared to 68.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1753 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 1.7950 NGN (High: 70.2972 / Low: 68.5022). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9104 NGN (High: 69.7682 / Low: 68.8578).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7380 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 69.3301) against the same month in 2012 (average: 69.2263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1038 (+0.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.0641 | 67.8868 | 68.6056 |
| February | 69.7171 | 68.6448 | 69.1771 |
| March | 69.4825 | 68.4622 | 68.9182 |
| April | 70.2972 | 68.5022 | 69.3301 |
| May | 69.2915 | 68.0092 | 68.6583 |
| June | 69.6704 | 68.4038 | 68.9890 |
| July | 69.5404 | 68.0849 | 68.6546 |
| August | 68.9631 | 67.4864 | 68.2550 |
| September | 69.8737 | 68.7536 | 69.3703 |
| October | 69.7682 | 68.8578 | 69.2973 |
| November | 69.2717 | 67.6630 | 68.5593 |
| December | 69.2637 | 67.9935 | 68.4900 |