YEARLY HIGH
8.4737 BTN
YEARLY LOW
7.6710 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0016 BTN

2019 NOK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 8.4737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 7.6710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8027 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2584 to the December average rate of 7.8945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.4737 was down 6.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.0637, 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 42,368 BTN
2018 Average 41,990 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 38,355 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,013.51 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.3363
7.7114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BTN 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 8.1281, compared to 7.8752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.4746 BTN (High: 8.4638 / Low: 7.9892). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1488 BTN (High: 8.0703 / Low: 7.9215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4746
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1488

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.2062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 8.2843) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+0.83%).

2019 Avg (February) 8.2843
2018 Avg (February) 8.2162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4638 7.9892 8.2584
February 8.4737 8.1624 8.2843
March 8.2685 7.9638 8.0780
April 8.1951 7.9782 8.1114
May 8.0703 7.9215 7.9833
June 8.1804 7.9343 8.0531
July 8.0746 7.7658 7.9756
August 8.0180 7.7552 7.9065
September 8.0513 7.7767 7.8994
October 7.8394 7.6710 7.7635
November 7.9014 7.7053 7.8116
December 8.1034 7.7297 7.8945