YEARLY HIGH
6.4726 NOK
YEARLY LOW
5.0116 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4864 NOK

2020 BAM to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 6.4726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4610 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0772 to the December average rate of 5.4158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.4726 was up 23.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2421, 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 32,363 NOK
2019 Average 25,182 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 25,058 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,305.03 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.8809
5.0041
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 5.4949, compared to 5.4779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1991 NOK (High: 6.4726 / Low: 5.2735). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1233 NOK (High: 5.4790 / Low: 5.3557).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1991
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.8078) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8341 (+16.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.8078
2019 Avg (March) 4.9738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1958 5.0116 5.0772
February 5.2816 5.1146 5.1820
March 6.4726 5.2735 5.8078
April 5.9967 5.6804 5.7879
May 5.8412 5.5021 5.6239
June 5.6040 5.3268 5.4908
July 5.5201 5.3228 5.4393
August 5.5201 5.3160 5.4091
September 5.6949 5.3659 5.5184
October 5.6870 5.5104 5.5914
November 5.7145 5.3634 5.4932
December 5.4790 5.3557 5.4158