YEARLY HIGH
1.6240 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.4165 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5289 NOK

2023 BOB to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.6240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2075 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4364 to the December average rate of 1.5202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6240 was up 3.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,120 NOK
2022 Average 6,975 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 7,083 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,037.63 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6089
1.4207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.5158, compared to 1.5420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.1256 NOK (High: 1.5655 / Low: 1.4399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 NOK (High: 1.5670 / Low: 1.5391).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1256
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.5799) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1155 (+7.89%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.5799
2022 Avg (November) 1.4643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4835 1.4165 1.4364
February 1.5117 1.4312 1.4829
March 1.5708 1.5020 1.5270
April 1.5450 1.4869 1.5208
May 1.6185 1.5188 1.5655
June 1.6044 1.5184 1.5621
July 1.5655 1.4399 1.4898
August 1.5525 1.4668 1.5159
September 1.5670 1.5391 1.5530
October 1.6219 1.5483 1.5932
November 1.6240 1.5364 1.5799
December 1.5874 1.4619 1.5202