YEARLY HIGH
0.3338 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2877 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3136 WST

2015 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3185 to the December average rate of 0.2980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3338 was down 14.67% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3912, 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 1,669 WST
2014 Average 1,856 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,438 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3307
0.2950
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 0.3194, compared to 0.3078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0265 WST (High: 0.3244 / Low: 0.2980). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 WST (High: 0.3138 / Low: 0.3079).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.3255) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3852), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0597 (-15.49%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.3255
2014 Avg (May) 0.3852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3212 0.3136 0.3185
February 0.3318 0.3210 0.3277
March 0.3237 0.3025 0.3119
April 0.3271 0.3050 0.3132
May 0.3338 0.3200 0.3255
June 0.3244 0.3125 0.3193
July 0.3182 0.3065 0.3129
August 0.3138 0.3079 0.3112
September 0.3232 0.3036 0.3147
October 0.3244 0.2980 0.3120
November 0.3042 0.2941 0.2982
December 0.3095 0.2877 0.2980