YEARLY HIGH
227.5216 BIF
YEARLY LOW
160.5721 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.0394 BIF

2020 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 227.5216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 160.5721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.9495 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.7634 to the December average rate of 223.2101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 227.5216 was up 4.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 217.3610, 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 1,137,608 BIF
2019 Average 1,047,063 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 802,861 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 334,747.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

227.3329
177.8592
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 194.9514, compared to 213.1273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.1758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.9514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.1273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 44.0554 BIF (High: 204.6275 / Low: 160.5721). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6832 BIF (High: 205.4140 / Low: 200.7308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±44.0554
February Spread (Stable) ±4.6832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.1519 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 223.2101) against the same month in 2019 (average: 208.2412), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9689 (+7.19%).

2020 Avg (December) 223.2101
2019 Avg (December) 208.2412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 214.4374 205.1981 210.7634
February 205.4140 200.7308 203.2561
March 204.6275 160.5721 185.1042
April 186.2243 175.9879 181.9820
May 196.3367 181.0535 188.6954
June 205.7742 196.4158 199.9075
July 213.5117 201.5082 206.9587
August 220.9396 211.0608 215.5732
September 220.4644 201.8344 211.1792
October 211.6952 203.2169 208.1900
November 220.0356 202.0858 213.6524
December 227.5216 219.5946 223.2101