YEARLY HIGH
0.3388 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2676 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3183 BBD

2014 NOK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NOK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.3388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0712 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3250 to the December average rate of 0.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3388 was down 7.64% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3669, 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 1,694 BBD
2013 Average 1,702 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,338 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356.03 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3430
0.2677
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 0.3312, compared to 0.3055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0199 BBD (High: 0.2875 / Low: 0.2676). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 BBD (High: 0.3388 / Low: 0.3347).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.3367) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-1.96%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.3367
2013 Avg (May) 0.3434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3295 0.3193 0.3250
February 0.3327 0.3181 0.3264
March 0.3361 0.3303 0.3333
April 0.3370 0.3325 0.3344
May 0.3388 0.3347 0.3367
June 0.3363 0.3261 0.3312
July 0.3256 0.3185 0.3229
August 0.3258 0.3185 0.3226
September 0.3232 0.3096 0.3150
October 0.3103 0.2966 0.3054
November 0.2968 0.2844 0.2932
December 0.2875 0.2676 0.2740