YEARLY HIGH
284.5969 BIF
YEARLY LOW
190.8531 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.7496 BIF

2023 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 284.5969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 190.8531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.7437 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.4604 to the December average rate of 271.3040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 284.5969 was up 19.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 239.1530, 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 1,422,984 BIF
2022 Average 1,065,557 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 954,266 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468,718.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

283.1395
189.2601
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 214.8059, compared to 266.6933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.8874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.8059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.6933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 68.3976 BIF (High: 259.2507 / Low: 190.8531). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1037 BIF (High: 267.0447 / Low: 261.9410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±68.3976
September Spread (Stable) ±5.1037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.3367 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 275.3162) against the same month in 2022 (average: 205.9715), the exchange rate shifted by +69.3447 (+33.67%).

2023 Avg (July) 275.3162
2022 Avg (July) 205.9715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.7783 201.7371 208.4604
February 209.7292 197.7048 202.3320
March 200.3721 191.5966 197.0834
April 202.4880 193.0833 197.9276
May 259.2507 190.8531 220.8152
June 269.7121 254.7073 262.2168
July 284.5969 261.3050 275.3162
August 279.4673 264.1343 270.6682
September 267.0447 261.9410 264.3315
October 265.0764 253.5440 258.0411
November 268.2256 253.3949 260.4987
December 282.2127 259.5721 271.3040