YEARLY HIGH
0.3098 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2867 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2990 WST

2019 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.2867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3053 to the December average rate of 0.2929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3098 was down 6.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3299, 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 1,549 WST
2018 Average 1,578 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,433 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3068
0.2882
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 0.3036, compared to 0.2944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0131 WST (High: 0.3094 / Low: 0.2964). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 0.3034 / Low: 0.2977).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, 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 (February 2019: 0.3039) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-4.66%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3039
2018 Avg (February) 0.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3090 0.2972 0.3053
February 0.3098 0.2997 0.3039
March 0.3087 0.2968 0.3033
April 0.3078 0.3014 0.3047
May 0.3034 0.2977 0.3002
June 0.3097 0.2991 0.3041
July 0.3094 0.2964 0.3048
August 0.2998 0.2907 0.2952
September 0.2982 0.2907 0.2940
October 0.2946 0.2867 0.2898
November 0.2938 0.2867 0.2898
December 0.2999 0.2871 0.2929