YEARLY HIGH
288.5030 BIF
YEARLY LOW
248.2094 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
263.9544 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,442,515 BIF
2012 Average 1,207,365 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,241,047 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,467.95 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

284.9304
248.7254
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.6904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.8429
December Spread (Stable) ±5.1117

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 12.3447 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (February) 281.9133
2012 Avg (February) 227.7487

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