YEARLY HIGH
0.3669 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3198 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3406 BBD

2013 NOK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NOK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.3198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3600 to the December average rate of 0.3255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3669 was up 2.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3597, 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 1,834 BBD
2012 Average 1,720 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,599 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.15 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3634
0.3221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BBD 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 0.3492, compared to 0.3320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0226 BBD (High: 0.3501 / Low: 0.3275). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BBD (High: 0.3290 / Low: 0.3231).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.3598) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+2.73%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.3598
2012 Avg (February) 0.3502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3655 0.3569 0.3600
February 0.3669 0.3495 0.3598
March 0.3522 0.3420 0.3462
April 0.3502 0.3392 0.3454
May 0.3462 0.3396 0.3434
June 0.3501 0.3275 0.3404
July 0.3386 0.3198 0.3316
August 0.3418 0.3270 0.3356
September 0.3429 0.3269 0.3345
October 0.3395 0.3316 0.3361
November 0.3360 0.3233 0.3288
December 0.3290 0.3231 0.3255