YEARLY HIGH
12.4046 JPY
YEARLY LOW
9.3836 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3711 JPY

2020 NOK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 12.4046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 9.3836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0210 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2159 to the December average rate of 11.9218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.4046 was down 6.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.1999, 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 62,023 JPY
2019 Average 61,995 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 46,918 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,104.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.4023
10.1655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to JPY 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 11.1399, compared to 11.6024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2971 JPY (High: 11.6808 / Low: 9.3836). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2890 JPY (High: 12.0824 / Low: 11.7934).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2971
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2890

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 1.3082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.2159) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.7402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5243 (-4.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.2159
2019 Avg (January) 12.7402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4046 11.7746 12.2159
February 12.0231 11.5027 11.8321
March 11.6808 9.3836 10.5240
April 10.6437 9.9938 10.3519
May 11.0913 10.2266 10.6316
June 11.8380 11.0239 11.2839
July 11.7391 11.2818 11.4821
August 12.1431 11.6129 11.8484
September 12.1008 11.0367 11.5484
October 11.5546 10.9703 11.3216
November 11.8270 10.9223 11.4919
December 12.0824 11.7934 11.9218