YEARLY HIGH
77.0441 NGN
YEARLY LOW
67.9088 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.7268 NGN

2014 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 77.0441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 67.9088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1354 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.6941 to the December average rate of 75.7815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 77.0441 was up 9.60% compared to the 2013 peak of 70.2972, 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 385,221 NGN
2013 Average 344,269 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 339,544 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,676.77 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

76.4902
67.9854
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 70.3065, compared to 71.1472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.3065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 6.5399 NGN (High: 74.4486 / Low: 67.9088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0376 NGN (High: 70.5655 / Low: 69.5279).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.5399
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 75.7815) against the same month in 2013 (average: 68.4900), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2914 (+10.65%).

2014 Avg (December) 75.7815
2013 Avg (December) 68.4900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.5695 68.0273 68.6941
February 70.8972 69.2769 70.0899
March 71.7945 70.1994 70.9499
April 71.5758 69.7299 70.5836
May 71.6625 69.6538 70.6860
June 71.3862 70.0297 70.8352
July 71.4778 69.8956 70.6659
August 70.5655 69.5279 70.1038
September 70.4066 68.3480 69.5848
October 70.1467 68.3680 69.2134
November 74.4486 67.9088 71.5336
December 77.0441 74.7397 75.7815