YEARLY HIGH
0.1221 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1121 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1173 CHF

2016 NOK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.1221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1143 to the December average rate of 0.1190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1221 was down 8.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1338, 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 611 CHF
2015 Average 597 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 560 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.26 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1214
0.1136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to CHF 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 0.1164, compared to 0.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 CHF (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1121). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CHF (High: 0.1192 / Low: 0.1175).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+3.10%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1208
2015 Avg (October) 0.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1178 0.1121 0.1143
February 0.1175 0.1136 0.1152
March 0.1171 0.1149 0.1159
April 0.1193 0.1148 0.1172
May 0.1195 0.1176 0.1188
June 0.1194 0.1143 0.1168
July 0.1171 0.1147 0.1159
August 0.1187 0.1142 0.1170
September 0.1215 0.1177 0.1186
October 0.1221 0.1195 0.1208
November 0.1192 0.1175 0.1183
December 0.1205 0.1177 0.1190