YEARLY HIGH
0.2967 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2738 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2864 WST

2026 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.2967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2790 to the December average rate of 0.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2967 was up 3.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2853, 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 1,483 WST
2025 Average 1,348 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,369 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2979
0.2773
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2865, compared to 0.2863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0204 WST (High: 0.2967 / Low: 0.2763). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.2967 / Low: 0.2955).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.2860) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+2.70%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.2860
2025 Avg (June) 0.2785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2902 0.2738 0.2790
February 0.2875 0.2780 0.2853
March 0.2877 0.2780 0.2826
April 0.2953 0.2806 0.2897
May 0.2967 0.2955 0.2961
June 0.2967 0.2763 0.2860
July 0.2888 0.2765 0.2829
August 0.2910 0.2889 0.2898