2025 WST to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 WST to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the WST to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 599.7536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 509.8204.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.9332 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 554.2491 to the December average rate of 515.8350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 599.7536 was down 1.02% compared to the 2024 peak of 605.9643, 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 2025.
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 556.1107, compared to 532.8830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.2277 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 64.5000 NGN (High: 599.7536 / Low: 535.2536). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8179 NGN (High: 556.6679 / Low: 551.8500).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 16.4323 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 546.7320) against the same month in 2024 (average: 491.2763), the exchange rate shifted by +55.4557 (+11.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 556.6679 | 551.8500 | 554.2491 |
| February | 599.7536 | 535.2536 | 546.7320 |
| March | 554.9179 | 534.9578 | 545.3952 |
| April | 575.1214 | 535.0000 | 564.9095 |
| May | 574.6574 | 565.4786 | 570.8833 |
| June | 566.5071 | 549.2178 | 554.4952 |
| July | 558.8536 | 545.5679 | 549.9744 |
| August | 555.1775 | 544.5206 | 552.7952 |
| September | 555.5239 | 533.4052 | 540.7516 |
| October | 533.4052 | 518.2998 | 524.3194 |
| November | 518.0782 | 509.8204 | 513.6223 |
| December | 518.7322 | 513.5634 | 515.8350 |