YEARLY HIGH
177.4901 LBP
YEARLY LOW
90.0822 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.9672 LBP

2020 NOK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 177.4901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 90.0822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.4079 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.2520 to the December average rate of 174.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 177.4901 was down 1.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 179.5171, 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 887,451 LBP
2019 Average 858,791 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 450,411 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437,039.48 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

176.9504
142.3739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LBP 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 155.4152, compared to 166.5192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.4152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.5192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 77.3927 LBP (High: 167.4749 / Low: 90.0822). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5978 LBP (High: 164.4615 / Low: 160.8637).

July Spread (Volatile) ±77.3927
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5978

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 16.8533 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 174.0691) against the same month in 2019 (average: 167.7851), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2839 (+3.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 174.0691
2019 Avg (December) 167.7851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.2226 164.4336 169.2520
February 164.4615 160.8637 162.8522
March 163.4501 97.6645 145.9989
April 148.2707 140.1821 145.2553
May 155.6164 144.9741 149.9664
June 173.0367 156.0963 159.1666
July 167.4749 90.0822 160.4641
August 173.0636 165.8353 169.0969
September 172.7204 158.2252 165.6249
October 165.9647 158.9422 162.9432
November 171.5917 157.9686 166.9170
December 177.4901 171.7533 174.0691