YEARLY HIGH
136.0984 KRW
YEARLY LOW
106.3830 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.4818 KRW

2020 NOK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 136.0984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 106.3830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7154 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.3894 to the December average rate of 125.7378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 136.0984 was down 1.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 138.1250, 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 680,492 KRW
2019 Average 662,303 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 531,915 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,577.02 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

134.2453
115.8035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to KRW 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 123.9307, compared to 127.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.9307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 22.0887 KRW (High: 128.4717 / Low: 106.3830). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7135 KRW (High: 130.2766 / Low: 127.5631).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.0887
February Spread (Stable) ±2.7135

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 9.7872 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 132.7085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 134.9894), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2809 (-1.69%).

2020 Avg (August) 132.7085
2019 Avg (August) 134.9894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.7661 128.7083 130.3894
February 130.2766 127.5631 128.6316
March 128.4717 106.3830 118.8444
April 118.8052 114.2238 117.3404
May 126.7329 117.3511 121.8777
June 130.0503 123.8081 126.5008
July 131.8029 125.8500 128.9725
August 136.0984 130.6280 132.7085
September 135.4588 122.7568 128.8054
October 125.7798 118.6120 123.1293
November 125.3420 118.5487 122.8442
December 128.0436 123.0204 125.7378