YEARLY HIGH
0.4108 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3740 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3974 WST

2012 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.4108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.3740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4003 to the December average rate of 0.4075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4108 was down 8.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,054 WST
2011 Average 2,073 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,870 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.10 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4095
0.3852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to WST 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 0.3971, compared to 0.3978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0260 WST (High: 0.4000 / Low: 0.3740). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 WST (High: 0.4107 / Low: 0.4037).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.4016) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-1.82%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.4016
2011 Avg (November) 0.4091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4094 0.3878 0.4003
February 0.4063 0.3934 0.3990
March 0.4046 0.3853 0.3943
April 0.4006 0.3908 0.3953
May 0.4070 0.3832 0.3975
June 0.4033 0.3788 0.3962
July 0.4000 0.3740 0.3873
August 0.3987 0.3816 0.3914
September 0.4062 0.3920 0.3977
October 0.4084 0.3942 0.4011
November 0.4108 0.3966 0.4016
December 0.4107 0.4037 0.4075