YEARLY HIGH
2.3710 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.9059 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0594 SCR

2013 NOK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NOK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.3710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 1.9059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4651 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3424 to the December average rate of 1.9630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3710 was down 6.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5347, 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 11,855 SCR
2012 Average 11,798 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,529 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,325.59 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3803
1.9251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SCR 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 2.1214, compared to 1.9974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1783 SCR (High: 2.3337 / Low: 2.1555). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 SCR (High: 2.0433 / Low: 2.0037).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1783
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2198 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3424) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+0.37%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3424
2012 Avg (January) 2.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3710 2.3252 2.3424
February 2.3337 2.1555 2.2706
March 2.1509 1.9895 2.0508
April 2.0533 1.9934 2.0235
May 2.0433 2.0037 2.0229
June 2.0734 1.9463 2.0180
July 2.0375 1.9059 1.9862
August 2.0504 1.9558 2.0136
September 2.0638 1.9551 2.0128
October 2.0622 2.0005 2.0265
November 2.0231 1.9391 1.9824
December 1.9865 1.9420 1.9630