YEARLY HIGH
4.6088 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.7635 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7304 ETB

2020 NOK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.6088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2.7635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8453 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5851 to the December average rate of 4.4479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6088 was up 27.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6238, 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 23,044 ETB
2019 Average 16,603 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 13,818 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,226.51 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.5755
3.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to ETB 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 3.3924, compared to 4.0684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7414 ETB (High: 3.5049 / Low: 2.7635). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 ETB (High: 3.4869 / Low: 3.4089).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7414
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.2653 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.4479) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9550 (+27.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.4479
2019 Avg (December) 3.4929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6564 3.4869 3.5851
February 3.4869 3.4089 3.4554
March 3.5049 2.7635 3.1902
April 3.2513 3.0408 3.1721
May 3.5205 3.1825 3.3461
June 3.7109 3.5175 3.6057
July 3.8894 3.6588 3.7843
August 4.1310 3.8441 3.9963
September 4.1880 3.8360 4.0054
October 4.0816 3.9412 4.0036
November 4.3182 3.9484 4.1726
December 4.6088 4.3360 4.4479