YEARLY HIGH
0.3097 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2791 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2961 WST

2021 NOK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NOK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.3097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.2791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2949 to the December average rate of 0.2892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3097 was up 3.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3002, 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
2020 Average 1,416 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,395 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.14 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3053
0.2878
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 0.2985, compared to 0.2937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0221 WST (High: 0.3049 / Low: 0.2828). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 WST (High: 0.2992 / Low: 0.2919).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3019) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+13.25%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3019
2020 Avg (April) 0.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2990 0.2889 0.2949
February 0.2996 0.2887 0.2953
March 0.3002 0.2903 0.2960
April 0.3097 0.2977 0.3019
May 0.3084 0.2993 0.3034
June 0.3049 0.2909 0.2997
July 0.2961 0.2834 0.2906
August 0.2959 0.2834 0.2898
September 0.2992 0.2919 0.2957
October 0.3088 0.2982 0.3038
November 0.3049 0.2828 0.2929
December 0.2963 0.2791 0.2892