YEARLY HIGH
3.4110 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.0845 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2679 NOK

2017 WST to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 3.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 3.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3000 to the December average rate of 3.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4110 was down 1.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4790, 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 17,055 NOK
2016 Average 16,513 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 15,423 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.42 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3701
3.1221
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 3.3221, compared to 3.2136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1959 NOK (High: 3.3637 / Low: 3.1677). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0849 NOK (High: 3.3232 / Low: 3.2383).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1959
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 3.3414) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0673 (+2.06%).

2017 Avg (June) 3.3414
2016 Avg (June) 3.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3502 3.2452 3.3000
February 3.3343 3.2115 3.2886
March 3.3802 3.2925 3.3419
April 3.4002 3.2926 3.3494
May 3.3940 3.2494 3.3114
June 3.4110 3.2929 3.3414
July 3.3637 3.1677 3.2660
August 3.2694 3.0845 3.2047
September 3.1957 3.0930 3.1427
October 3.2545 3.1279 3.1828
November 3.2818 3.1678 3.2213
December 3.3232 3.2383 3.2641