YEARLY HIGH
215.2930 BIF
YEARLY LOW
176.3968 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.6943 BIF

2015 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 215.2930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 176.3968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8962 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 204.3279 to the December average rate of 179.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 215.2930 was down 17.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 261.9573, 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 1,076,465 BIF
2014 Average 1,235,015 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 881,984 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,481.04 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

210.4252
176.2200
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 202.2774, compared to 187.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.2774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 16.7316 BIF (High: 208.2269 / Low: 191.4954). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5121 BIF (High: 190.0801 / Low: 186.5681).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.7316
August Spread (Stable) ±3.5121

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 9.9122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 207.5747) against the same month in 2014 (average: 260.4670), the exchange rate shifted by -52.8923 (-20.31%).

2015 Avg (May) 207.5747
2014 Avg (May) 260.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.8730 199.6927 204.3279
February 209.3325 202.3696 206.4743
March 204.2660 190.3608 196.5621
April 208.2269 191.4954 198.2994
May 215.2930 200.0590 207.5747
June 205.3037 196.2086 200.4258
July 203.4924 190.2308 198.4065
August 190.0801 186.5681 188.6085
September 191.8194 181.8217 187.8501
October 193.1994 183.5239 188.4781
November 184.4908 178.2587 180.2535
December 183.9484 176.3968 179.0704