YEARLY HIGH
105.4437 KPW
YEARLY LOW
76.2936 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.8974 KPW

2020 NOK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 105.4437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 76.2936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1500 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.6461 to the December average rate of 103.4177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 105.4437 was down 1.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 106.8869, 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 527,218 KPW
2019 Average 511,769 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 381,468 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,750.24 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

105.1216
84.6754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to KPW 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 92.5906, compared to 99.2041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.5906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.2041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.9679 KPW (High: 97.2615 / Low: 76.2936). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0241 KPW (High: 97.7645 / Low: 95.7404).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.9679
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0241

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 8.8123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 103.4177) against the same month in 2019 (average: 99.8302), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5875 (+3.59%).

2020 Avg (December) 103.4177
2019 Avg (December) 99.8302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.5669 97.7645 100.6461
February 97.7645 95.7404 96.8890
March 97.2615 76.2936 88.0767
April 88.2115 83.4129 86.3793
May 92.6116 86.2326 89.2214
June 97.3610 92.5687 94.3312
July 99.6067 94.4528 96.7991
August 103.1040 98.5673 100.6017
September 102.8419 94.0709 98.4032
October 98.4947 94.4263 96.8408
November 102.0081 94.0090 99.1622
December 105.4437 101.8249 103.4177