YEARLY HIGH
217.3610 BIF
YEARLY LOW
201.5874 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
209.4286 BIF

2019 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 217.3610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 201.5874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7736 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.0714 to the December average rate of 208.2412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 217.3610 was down 5.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.5671, 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 1,086,805 BIF
2018 Average 1,092,735 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,007,937 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,867.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

215.0134
202.0595
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 211.9765, compared to 206.8807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.9765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.8807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 10.5181 BIF (High: 213.7530 / Low: 203.2349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2314 BIF (High: 204.9714 / Low: 201.7401).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.5181
October Spread (Stable) ±3.2314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.1931 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 213.7794) against the same month in 2018 (average: 218.4178), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6384 (-2.12%).

2019 Avg (June) 213.7794
2018 Avg (June) 218.4178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 214.6185 204.6464 211.0714
February 216.0756 208.0030 211.3145
March 214.9261 206.6669 211.6085
April 216.0230 210.2964 213.8522
May 212.6545 208.7239 210.2327
June 217.3610 208.9859 213.7794
July 216.2432 208.1444 213.9339
August 208.2722 201.5874 205.7408
September 207.7864 202.6462 205.4779
October 204.9714 201.7401 203.1390
November 206.1802 202.7892 204.7513
December 213.7530 203.2349 208.2412