YEARLY HIGH
240.1434 BIF
YEARLY LOW
217.2020 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
229.7221 BIF

2021 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 240.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 217.2020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9414 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.4414 to the December average rate of 222.6773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 240.1434 was up 5.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 227.5216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,200,717 BIF
2020 Average 1,020,347 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,086,010 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,706.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

238.4754
221.2411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BIF 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 231.9194, compared to 227.5249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.9194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.5249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 16.3829 BIF (High: 236.4329 / Low: 220.0500). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5873 BIF (High: 240.1434 / Low: 234.5560).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.3829
May Spread (Stable) ±5.5873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.7202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 237.0392) against the same month in 2020 (average: 188.6954), the exchange rate shifted by +48.3438 (+25.62%).

2021 Avg (May) 237.0392
2020 Avg (May) 188.6954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 231.3293 224.7125 228.4414
February 232.9142 224.5253 229.3105
March 232.4892 225.8505 229.3236
April 239.1898 228.7897 232.7470
May 240.1434 234.5560 237.0392
June 239.1375 228.5015 234.6544
July 231.1797 220.2790 225.9341
August 228.8343 219.3171 224.0663
September 232.5825 226.9886 229.5862
October 239.7160 231.1400 235.3579
November 236.4329 220.0500 227.5275
December 227.7583 217.2020 222.6773