2019 WST to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.4528 NGN

YEARLY LOW

115.8048 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

136.9538 NGN

2019 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 140.4528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 115.8048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6480 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.1917 to the December average rate of 137.3346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 140.4528 was down 3.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 146.0735, 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 702,264 NGN

2018 Average 703,454 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 579,024 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,239.91 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

139.8556

131.8893

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 137.2711, compared to 136.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.2711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 22.2243 NGN (High: 138.0291 / Low: 115.8048). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4971 NGN (High: 139.3302 / Low: 137.8331).

August Spread (Volatile) ±22.2243

February Spread (Stable) ±1.4971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.7369 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 139.1917) against the same month in 2018 (average: 143.2092), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0175 (-2.81%).

2019 Avg (January) 139.1917

2018 Avg (January) 143.2092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.4528	137.8830	139.1917
February	139.3302	137.8331	138.5927
March	138.8890	137.1288	138.0461
April	138.5427	136.4522	137.9526
May	138.2141	136.4518	137.2901
June	138.1206	116.6607	132.5532
July	138.4820	136.0713	137.2680
August	138.0291	115.8048	135.6375
September	137.5381	134.6359	136.4078
October	137.6806	135.0393	136.4691
November	137.6583	135.5560	136.7022
December	138.2616	135.7969	137.3346