2013 NOK to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 288.5030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 248.2094.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.2936 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.9370 to the December average rate of 251.7425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 288.5030 was up 4.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 276.7967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 271.6904, compared to 256.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4719 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 17.8429 BIF (High: 288.5030 / Low: 270.6602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1117 BIF (High: 254.4901 / Low: 249.3785).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 12.3447 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 281.9133) against the same month in 2012 (average: 227.7487), the exchange rate shifted by +54.1647 (+23.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 285.5435 | 268.5676 | 272.9370 |
| February | 288.5030 | 270.6602 | 281.9133 |
| March | 276.1485 | 263.2737 | 269.5686 |
| April | 275.0461 | 265.8696 | 271.3884 |
| May | 273.5317 | 264.8952 | 269.6925 |
| June | 272.0918 | 255.1385 | 264.6426 |
| July | 260.3448 | 248.2094 | 256.2494 |
| August | 263.1853 | 251.1681 | 257.9275 |
| September | 264.1857 | 251.1191 | 257.5072 |
| October | 262.9176 | 255.2217 | 259.2690 |
| November | 260.3731 | 250.1601 | 254.6153 |
| December | 254.4901 | 249.3785 | 251.7425 |