YEARLY HIGH
5.2421 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.8840 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0361 NOK

2019 BAM to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 5.2421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 4.8840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3581 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9954 to the December average rate of 5.1219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2421 was up 2.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.1243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,210 NOK
2018 Average 24,582 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 24,420 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,790.59 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.1944
4.8978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.9748, compared to 5.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2107 NOK (High: 5.1346 / Low: 4.9239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0705 NOK (High: 5.0320 / Low: 4.9616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2107
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 5.1692) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.8527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3164 (+6.52%).

2019 Avg (October) 5.1692
2018 Avg (October) 4.8527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1346 4.9239 4.9954
February 5.0392 4.9428 4.9823
March 5.0752 4.9220 4.9738
April 4.9591 4.8840 4.9225
May 5.0320 4.9616 4.9973
June 5.0178 4.9237 4.9779
July 5.0490 4.9007 4.9426
August 5.1701 5.0357 5.1013
September 5.1456 5.0305 5.0792
October 5.2421 5.1013 5.1692
November 5.2177 5.1256 5.1696
December 5.2021 5.0000 5.1219