2018 WST to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

146.0735 NGN

YEARLY LOW

137.8336 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

140.7167 NGN

2018 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 146.0735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 137.8336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2399 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.2092 to the December average rate of 139.5775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 146.0735 was down 2.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 150.5822, 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 730,367 NGN

2017 Average 659,993 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 689,168 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,199.30 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

144.9422

138.0866

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 142.0769, compared to 139.3565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.0769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.3565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.5732 NGN (High: 146.0735 / Low: 141.5003). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0415 NGN (High: 140.1098 / Low: 139.0683).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5732

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8718 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 143.2092) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.0823), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1270 (+17.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 143.2092

2017 Avg (January) 122.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	146.0735	141.5003	143.2092
February	145.7011	142.8516	144.3709
March	144.5245	141.6786	142.4991
April	143.0745	140.8314	141.9007
May	141.1495	139.4386	140.2302
June	141.4642	139.0647	140.2513
July	139.7989	138.4657	139.2137
August	140.1098	139.0683	139.4710
September	140.5970	138.8662	139.8796
October	140.5412	137.8336	138.6579
November	140.2386	138.1859	139.3394
December	140.1492	138.8256	139.5775