YEARLY HIGH
5.3494 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.4209 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0039 GMD

2016 NOK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 5.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 4.4209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9285 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4837 to the December average rate of 4.9951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3494 was down 9.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.8887, 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 26,747 GMD
2015 Average 25,634 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 22,105 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,642.69 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3016
4.4094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to GMD 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 4.8978, compared to 5.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6317 GMD (High: 5.1585 / Low: 4.5267). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1020 GMD (High: 4.6334 / Low: 4.5314).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6317
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1020

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 0.1554 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 5.2272) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4902 (+10.35%).

2016 Avg (October) 5.2272
2015 Avg (October) 4.7370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5711 4.4209 4.4837
February 4.6334 4.5314 4.5868
March 5.1585 4.5267 4.7979
April 5.2884 5.1149 5.1857
May 5.3302 5.0899 5.1910
June 5.2833 5.0093 5.1419
July 5.1411 4.9775 5.0414
August 5.2382 5.0034 5.1368
September 5.3165 5.1112 5.1869
October 5.3494 5.1526 5.2272
November 5.2249 4.9440 5.0718
December 5.1374 4.8994 4.9951