YEARLY HIGH
0.2733 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2263 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2486 BBD

2015 NOK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.2733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2263.

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 0.2608 to the December average rate of 0.2303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2733 was down 19.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3388, 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 1,367 BBD
2014 Average 1,591 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,132 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.92 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2682
0.2269
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 0.2581, compared to 0.2390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0199 BBD (High: 0.2610 / Low: 0.2410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BBD (High: 0.2447 / Low: 0.2400).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.2647) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0720 (-21.38%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.2647
2014 Avg (May) 0.3367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2666 0.2557 0.2608
February 0.2659 0.2591 0.2633
March 0.2610 0.2410 0.2505
April 0.2646 0.2467 0.2533
May 0.2733 0.2569 0.2647
June 0.2603 0.2511 0.2561
July 0.2525 0.2434 0.2465
August 0.2447 0.2400 0.2426
September 0.2465 0.2344 0.2414
October 0.2474 0.2340 0.2419
November 0.2359 0.2298 0.2315
December 0.2350 0.2263 0.2303