YEARLY HIGH
14.7641 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.1607 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9365 ISK

2019 NOK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 14.7641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 13.1607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6034 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9955 to the December average rate of 13.5359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.7641 was up 0.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.6414, 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 73,821 ISK
2018 Average 66,416 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 65,803 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,017.15 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.5619
13.4140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to ISK 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 14.0765, compared to 13.7965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.9897 ISK (High: 14.7641 / Low: 13.7745). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3029 ISK (High: 13.7688 / Low: 13.4658).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9897
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6649 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 14.4662) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.0938), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3724 (+10.48%).

2019 Avg (July) 14.4662
2018 Avg (July) 13.0938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2569 13.4225 13.9955
February 14.1967 13.7406 13.9600
March 14.2602 13.6548 13.9357
April 14.3007 13.8132 14.0617
May 14.2503 13.9001 14.0529
June 14.6701 14.1243 14.4536
July 14.7641 13.7745 14.4662
August 14.0142 13.6005 13.8013
September 14.1086 13.5630 13.8491
October 13.7688 13.4658 13.6167
November 13.6854 13.1607 13.5096
December 13.8004 13.1671 13.5359