YEARLY HIGH
10.3312 BTN
YEARLY LOW
8.9169 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7610 BTN

2026 NOK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 10.3312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 8.9169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4144 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1291 to the December average rate of 10.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.3312 was up 14.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.0270, 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 51,656 BTN
2025 Average 42,001 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 44,584 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,071.84 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.3972
9.0138
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 9.7018, compared to 9.9387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.8063 BTN (High: 10.2662 / Low: 9.4600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 BTN (High: 10.0354 / Low: 9.9897).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8063
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 10.2819) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.2750), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0069 (+24.25%).

2026 Avg (May) 10.2819
2025 Avg (May) 8.2750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6442 8.9169 9.1291
February 9.5835 9.2172 9.4742
March 9.8250 9.4460 9.6017
April 10.1664 9.5026 9.8456
May 10.3312 10.2157 10.2819
June 10.2662 9.4600 9.8783
July 10.0803 9.5260 9.8653
August 10.0354 9.9897 10.0122