YEARLY HIGH
1.2444 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0096 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1630 SBD

2014 NOK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NOK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.2444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2348 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1720 to the December average rate of 1.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2444 was down 5.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3136, 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 6,222 SBD
2013 Average 6,090 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,048 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,174.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2493
1.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SBD 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 1.2027, compared to 1.1233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0697 SBD (High: 1.0793 / Low: 1.0096). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 SBD (High: 1.2252 / Low: 1.2108).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.2299) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-0.74%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.2299
2013 Avg (May) 1.2391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1853 1.1607 1.1720
February 1.2094 1.1536 1.1859
March 1.2223 1.2006 1.2111
April 1.2252 1.2108 1.2163
May 1.2444 1.2227 1.2299
June 1.2253 1.1771 1.2011
July 1.1826 1.1539 1.1682
August 1.1797 1.1508 1.1670
September 1.1743 1.1345 1.1494
October 1.1485 1.0933 1.1277
November 1.1029 1.0642 1.0909
December 1.0793 1.0096 1.0364