YEARLY HIGH
3.9389 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.2929 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5906 NOK

2022 WST to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 3.9389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.2929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6460 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4030 to the December average rate of 3.6562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.9389 was up 9.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.5829, 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 19,694 NOK
2021 Average 16,894 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 16,464 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,230.11 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.8112
3.3389
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 3.4960, compared to 3.6852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.3046 NOK (High: 3.9383 / Low: 3.6338). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0892 NOK (High: 3.4375 / Low: 3.3483).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0892

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1610 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 3.7718) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.3824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3894 (+11.51%).

2022 Avg (September) 3.7718
2021 Avg (September) 3.3824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4593 3.3228 3.4030
February 3.4375 3.3483 3.3859
March 3.4543 3.2929 3.3782
April 3.6490 3.3474 3.4424
May 3.8239 3.5349 3.6709
June 3.7817 3.5852 3.6959
July 3.7772 3.5633 3.6889
August 3.7018 3.5173 3.6188
September 3.9389 3.6483 3.7718
October 3.9383 3.6338 3.7683
November 3.7487 3.5179 3.6073
December 3.7148 3.4793 3.6562