2023 WST to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 320.8167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 165.7646.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.0521 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.5253 to the December average rate of 289.3260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 320.8167 was up 92.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 166.3882, 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 2023.
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 177.9987, compared to 285.3614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 107.3626 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 132.7966 NGN (High: 301.9618 / Low: 169.1652). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8163 NGN (High: 169.7184 / Low: 168.9021).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8765 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 289.3260) against the same month in 2022 (average: 164.9245), the exchange rate shifted by +124.4015 (+75.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 170.7266 | 165.7646 | 168.5253 |
| February | 171.5560 | 169.9298 | 170.6584 |
| March | 170.7996 | 168.2888 | 170.3585 |
| April | 170.6103 | 168.2448 | 169.2372 |
| May | 169.7184 | 168.9021 | 169.2588 |
| June | 301.9618 | 169.1652 | 219.9541 |
| July | 290.8116 | 278.7170 | 285.1862 |
| August | 286.1872 | 276.2435 | 282.3097 |
| September | 290.2052 | 274.0182 | 284.7373 |
| October | 315.5769 | 272.8571 | 284.6005 |
| November | 294.0351 | 278.9605 | 286.0086 |
| December | 320.8167 | 273.0357 | 289.3260 |