YEARLY HIGH
6.0659 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.3140 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4861 GMD

2020 NOK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.0659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 4.3140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7520 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7234 to the December average rate of 5.9475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0659 was up 3.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.8788, 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 30,330 GMD
2019 Average 28,477 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 21,570 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,759.80 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0528
4.7894
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 5.2657, compared to 5.7065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1948 GMD (High: 5.5088 / Low: 4.3140). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1256 GMD (High: 5.5509 / Low: 5.4253).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1948
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.9475) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2536 (+4.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.9475
2019 Avg (December) 5.6939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8406 5.5508 5.7234
February 5.5509 5.4253 5.4936
March 5.5088 4.3140 4.9837
April 4.9987 4.7267 4.8947
May 5.2958 4.8961 5.0912
June 5.5766 5.3124 5.4079
July 5.7329 5.4121 5.5665
August 5.9342 5.6731 5.7919
September 5.9191 5.4091 5.6601
October 5.6645 5.4306 5.5691
November 5.8655 5.4055 5.7039
December 6.0659 5.8578 5.9475