YEARLY HIGH
2.6834 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.3962 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5412 NOK

2013 WST to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 2.6834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.3962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2872 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4315 to the December average rate of 2.6443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6834 was up 0.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,417 NOK
2012 Average 12,585 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 11,981 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,435.82 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6656
2.4102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NOK 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 2.4977, compared to 2.5848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.1555 NOK (High: 2.6783 / Low: 2.5229). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0497 NOK (High: 2.6131 / Low: 2.5634).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1555
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 2.6265) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1364 (+5.48%).

2013 Avg (November) 2.6265
2012 Avg (November) 2.4901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4594 2.3962 2.4315
February 2.5165 2.3984 2.4429
March 2.5420 2.4641 2.5140
April 2.5745 2.5000 2.5372
May 2.5597 2.5076 2.5301
June 2.6091 2.4594 2.5305
July 2.6783 2.5229 2.5708
August 2.5862 2.4835 2.5276
September 2.6083 2.5062 2.5616
October 2.6131 2.5634 2.5780
November 2.6834 2.5607 2.6265
December 2.6757 2.6135 2.6443