YEARLY HIGH
1.9740 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4757 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7473 LSL

2020 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 1.9740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.4757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4983 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6053 to the December average rate of 1.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9740 was up 13.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7437, 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 9,870 LSL
2019 Average 8,209 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,379 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,491.26 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9535
1.5736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LSL 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 1.7030, compared to 1.7916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2351 LSL (High: 1.7108 / Low: 1.4757). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 LSL (High: 1.6389 / Low: 1.6004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2351
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.9219) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2361 (+14.00%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.9219
2019 Avg (August) 1.6858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6266 1.5856 1.6053
February 1.6389 1.6004 1.6125
March 1.7108 1.4757 1.6231
April 1.8252 1.7188 1.7805
May 1.8384 1.7492 1.8001
June 1.8573 1.7357 1.7964
July 1.8296 1.7720 1.8019
August 1.9740 1.8274 1.9219
September 1.9009 1.7751 1.8302
October 1.8110 1.7142 1.7721
November 1.7474 1.6928 1.7124
December 1.7504 1.6763 1.7110