YEARLY HIGH
17.3511 ETB
YEARLY LOW
15.3864 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4698 ETB

2026 NOK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 17.3511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 15.3864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9647 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6483 to the December average rate of 16.8412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.3511 was up 11.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.5497, 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 86,756 ETB
2025 Average 67,120 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 76,932 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,823.74 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.3433
15.4942
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 16.3920, compared to 16.7033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.2490 ETB (High: 17.2923 / Low: 16.0432). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1407 ETB (High: 16.8960 / Low: 16.7553).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2490
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 17.1892) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.0803), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1089 (+31.41%).

2026 Avg (May) 17.1892
2025 Avg (May) 13.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3062 15.3864 15.6483
February 16.4301 15.8192 16.2142
March 16.4835 15.8122 16.1416
April 16.9181 15.9298 16.5141
May 17.3511 16.9011 17.1892
June 17.2923 16.0432 16.6447
July 16.8577 16.1190 16.5653
August 16.8960 16.7553 16.8412