2018 NOK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3299 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2975 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3157 WST

2018 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.3299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.2975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3181 to the December average rate of 0.3021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3299 was up 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3242, 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 1,649 WST

2017 Average 1,531 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,487 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3277

0.2997

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 0.3198, compared to 0.3116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3198

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0175 WST (High: 0.3263 / Low: 0.3088). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 WST (High: 0.3193 / Low: 0.3132).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+8.73%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3254

2017 Avg (March) 0.2992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3263	0.3088	0.3181
February	0.3253	0.3143	0.3187
March	0.3299	0.3211	0.3254
April	0.3284	0.3188	0.3232
May	0.3199	0.3109	0.3172
June	0.3193	0.3132	0.3164
July	0.3233	0.3147	0.3186
August	0.3167	0.3052	0.3103
September	0.3194	0.3062	0.3135
October	0.3215	0.3101	0.3173
November	0.3143	0.3025	0.3078
December	0.3067	0.2975	0.3021