YEARLY HIGH
1.8212 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.5831 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7187 LSL

2021 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.8212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 1.5831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2381 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7698 to the December average rate of 1.7689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8212 was down 7.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9740, 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 9,106 LSL
2020 Average 8,738 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,915 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190.50 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7826
1.6290
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 1.7202, compared to 1.7172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1220 LSL (High: 1.7465 / Low: 1.6245). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 LSL (High: 1.7503 / Low: 1.6996).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1220
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7698) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1645 (+10.25%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7698
2020 Avg (January) 1.6053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8212 1.7006 1.7698
February 1.7678 1.7051 1.7364
March 1.8189 1.7071 1.7587
April 1.7503 1.6996 1.7210
May 1.7419 1.6456 1.6934
June 1.6743 1.5831 1.6418
July 1.6882 1.6216 1.6533
August 1.7128 1.6321 1.6724
September 1.7465 1.6245 1.6829
October 1.8132 1.7370 1.7570
November 1.8200 1.7435 1.7687
December 1.8096 1.7235 1.7689