YEARLY HIGH
8.2111 NOK
YEARLY LOW
6.6899 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0168 NOK

2020 CAD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 8.2111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 6.6899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5213 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8382 to the December average rate of 6.7951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.2111 was up 16.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.0619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,056 NOK
2019 Average 33,164 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 33,449 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,606.29 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.4800
6.6921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7.1438, compared to 6.8897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3186 NOK (High: 8.2111 / Low: 6.8926). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1186 NOK (High: 7.0498 / Low: 6.9312).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3186
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1186

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 0.2030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.3667) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.4355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9312 (+14.47%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.3667
2019 Avg (March) 6.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9574 6.7620 6.8382
February 7.0498 6.9312 6.9934
March 8.2111 6.8926 7.3667
April 7.6062 7.3089 7.4143
May 7.3835 7.0561 7.2114
June 7.1035 6.9119 7.0391
July 7.0212 6.7510 6.8835
August 6.8409 6.6899 6.7577
September 7.1477 6.7034 6.9232
October 7.1580 6.9379 7.0367
November 7.2304 6.7892 6.9421
December 6.9069 6.6935 6.7951