YEARLY HIGH
0.4173 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3727 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3938 WST

2013 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.4173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.3727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4113 to the December average rate of 0.3782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4173 was up 1.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4108, 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 2,087 WST
2012 Average 1,987 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,863 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.30 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4146
0.3749
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 0.4005, compared to 0.3870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0233 WST (High: 0.4066 / Low: 0.3833). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 WST (High: 0.3901 / Low: 0.3827).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4113) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+2.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4113
2012 Avg (January) 0.4003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4173 0.4066 0.4113
February 0.4169 0.3974 0.4094
March 0.4058 0.3934 0.3978
April 0.4000 0.3884 0.3942
May 0.3988 0.3907 0.3953
June 0.4066 0.3833 0.3953
July 0.3964 0.3734 0.3891
August 0.4027 0.3867 0.3957
September 0.3990 0.3834 0.3904
October 0.3901 0.3827 0.3879
November 0.3905 0.3727 0.3808
December 0.3826 0.3737 0.3782