YEARLY HIGH
13.7538 JPY
YEARLY LOW
11.9587 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7753 JPY

2021 NOK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NOK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 13.7538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.9587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7951 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1794 to the December average rate of 12.6908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.7538 was up 10.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.4046, 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 68,769 JPY
2020 Average 56,854 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 59,794 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,975.48 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.4874
12.0605
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 12.7562, compared to 12.7943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.0580 JPY (High: 13.5460 / Low: 12.4880). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3340 JPY (High: 13.3112 / Low: 12.9772).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0580
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3340

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4906 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 13.3685) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.3216), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0468 (+18.08%).

2021 Avg (October) 13.3685
2020 Avg (October) 11.3216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3429 11.9587 12.1794
February 12.6515 12.2068 12.3957
March 12.9621 12.4880 12.7627
April 13.3034 12.8617 12.9944
May 13.3112 12.9772 13.1432
June 13.2443 12.7054 13.0620
July 12.9515 12.2081 12.5714
August 12.6776 12.1411 12.4071
September 12.9290 12.5564 12.7173
October 13.7538 12.8680 13.3685
November 13.5460 12.4880 13.0107
December 13.0952 12.2814 12.6908