YEARLY HIGH
1.3287 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2067 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2651 BWP

2023 NOK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.3287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.2067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1220 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2871 to the December average rate of 1.2851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3287 was down 0.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3408, 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 6,643 BWP
2022 Average 6,438 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,033 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 610.04 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2935
1.2350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BWP 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 1.2599, compared to 1.2703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.0840 BWP (High: 1.3287 / Low: 1.2447). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 BWP (High: 1.2835 / Low: 1.2588).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.2851) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-1.55%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.2851
2022 Avg (December) 1.3053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3073 1.2474 1.2871
February 1.3008 1.2467 1.2768
March 1.2745 1.2227 1.2547
April 1.2749 1.2244 1.2493
May 1.2721 1.2239 1.2459
June 1.2708 1.2263 1.2456
July 1.3216 1.2543 1.2878
August 1.3269 1.2545 1.2886
September 1.2835 1.2588 1.2720
October 1.2852 1.2196 1.2488
November 1.2747 1.2067 1.2398
December 1.3287 1.2447 1.2851