YEARLY HIGH
8.7140 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.7795 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6949 RUB

2020 NOK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.7140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 6.7795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9345 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9191 to the December average rate of 8.5013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.7140 was up 9.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.9906, 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 43,570 RUB
2019 Average 36,789 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 33,898 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,672.26 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.6605
6.7505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to RUB 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 7.1274, compared to 8.2624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0513 RUB (High: 7.8308 / Low: 6.7795). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1943 RUB (High: 7.3200 / Low: 7.1257).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0513
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.5013) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.9709), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5305 (+21.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.5013
2019 Avg (December) 6.9709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0503 6.8260 6.9191
February 7.1019 6.8285 6.9096
March 7.8308 6.7795 7.2669
April 7.5259 7.0198 7.1918
May 7.3200 7.1257 7.2127
June 7.3966 7.1550 7.2642
July 8.1680 7.3985 7.6926
August 8.5241 8.0028 8.2562
September 8.5305 8.0811 8.3126
October 8.4940 8.2268 8.3465
November 8.6200 8.3004 8.4651
December 8.7140 8.2941 8.5013