YEARLY HIGH
4.0862 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.6375 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8406 NOK

2024 WST to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.6375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4486 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7142 to the December average rate of 4.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.0862 was down 0.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.1032, 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 20,431 NOK
2023 Average 19,329 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 18,188 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,243.21 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.0409
3.6845
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 3.7995, compared to 3.8816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1967 NOK (High: 3.9409 / Low: 3.7442). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 NOK (High: 3.8193 / Low: 3.7270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1967
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 4.0112) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.7559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2553 (+6.80%).

2024 Avg (December) 4.0112
2023 Avg (December) 3.7559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7599 3.6375 3.7142
February 3.8193 3.7270 3.7680
March 3.8755 3.7144 3.7917
April 3.9711 3.8117 3.8958
May 3.9409 3.7442 3.8361
June 3.8285 3.7324 3.7913
July 3.9394 3.7628 3.8560
August 3.9282 3.7369 3.8211
September 3.8782 3.7123 3.7890
October 3.9276 3.7767 3.8664
November 3.9835 3.8829 3.9461
December 4.0862 3.9418 4.0112