YEARLY HIGH
0.3242 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2932 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3062 WST

2017 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 0.3242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.2932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3030 to the December average rate of 0.3064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3242 was up 1.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3190, 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 1,621 WST
2016 Average 1,515 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,466 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.15 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3202
0.2966
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 0.3011, compared to 0.3113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0184 WST (High: 0.3157 / Low: 0.2973). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 WST (High: 0.3037 / Low: 0.2958).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.3121) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+2.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.3121
2016 Avg (August) 0.3057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3081 0.2985 0.3030
February 0.3114 0.2999 0.3041
March 0.3037 0.2958 0.2992
April 0.3037 0.2941 0.2986
May 0.3078 0.2946 0.3020
June 0.3037 0.2932 0.2993
July 0.3157 0.2973 0.3063
August 0.3242 0.3059 0.3121
September 0.3233 0.3129 0.3182
October 0.3197 0.3073 0.3142
November 0.3157 0.3047 0.3105
December 0.3088 0.3009 0.3064