YEARLY HIGH
5.8983 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.2677 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7103 NOK

2020 BBD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 5.8983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.2677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6306 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4719 to the December average rate of 4.3517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.8983 was up 27.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,491 NOK
2019 Average 21,999 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 21,338 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,152.92 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2967
4.2658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 4.8809, compared to 4.5398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2716 NOK (High: 5.8983 / Low: 4.6267). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0973 NOK (High: 4.7002 / Low: 4.6029).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2716
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0973

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2740 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.1406) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8395 (+19.52%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.1406
2019 Avg (March) 4.3011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6029 4.3874 4.4719
February 4.7002 4.6029 4.6447
March 5.8983 4.6267 5.1406
April 5.3948 5.1014 5.2108
May 5.2184 4.8590 5.0456
June 4.8613 4.6220 4.7716
July 4.7643 4.5178 4.6501
August 4.5654 4.3645 4.4737
September 4.7836 4.3756 4.5760
October 4.7656 4.5688 4.6474
November 4.7868 4.4114 4.5399
December 4.4194 4.2677 4.3517