YEARLY HIGH
45.6567 NGN
YEARLY LOW
31.3252 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.5074 NGN

2020 NOK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 45.6567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 31.3252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3315 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5118 to the December average rate of 44.1124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 45.6567 was up 5.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.1735, 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 228,284 NGN
2019 Average 204,727 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 156,626 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,657.48 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

44.8976
35.4750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to NGN 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 38.6801, compared to 42.3346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.3346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.1653 NGN (High: 39.4905 / Low: 31.3252). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7927 NGN (High: 39.5237 / Low: 38.7310).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.1653
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.9291 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 44.1124) against the same month in 2019 (average: 40.2215), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8908 (+9.67%).

2020 Avg (December) 44.1124
2019 Avg (December) 40.2215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7238 39.3230 40.5118
February 39.5237 38.7310 39.1893
March 39.4905 31.3252 36.2602
April 38.0268 34.8149 36.9372
May 39.8745 37.2223 38.5758
June 41.9193 39.8560 40.6067
July 42.8692 40.6970 41.6911
August 44.1492 41.8584 43.0579
September 44.1521 39.7711 41.9520
October 41.9738 39.9738 41.1082
November 43.1627 39.7428 42.0859
December 45.6567 43.1422 44.1124