YEARLY HIGH
8.5860 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.3412 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8864 BTN

2020 NOK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.5860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 6.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2448 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9658 to the December average rate of 8.4602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.5860 was up 1.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.4737, 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 42,930 BTN
2019 Average 39,998 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 31,706 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,223.94 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.5795
7.1483
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 7.6110, compared to 8.1619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6230 BTN (High: 7.9643 / Low: 6.3412). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1247 BTN (High: 7.7427 / Low: 7.6180).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6230
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4253 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.4602) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.8945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5657 (+7.17%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.4602
2019 Avg (December) 7.8945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1770 7.7427 7.9658
February 7.7427 7.6180 7.6928
March 7.9643 6.3412 7.2675
April 7.4548 7.0883 7.3072
May 7.7747 7.1451 7.4948
June 8.1683 7.7730 7.9378
July 8.2741 7.8756 8.0593
August 8.4604 8.1992 8.3337
September 8.3007 7.7074 8.0253
October 8.0240 7.8071 7.9124
November 8.3907 7.7862 8.1804
December 8.5860 8.3274 8.4602