YEARLY HIGH
1.4376 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.1390 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2743 SCR

2023 NOK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.4376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.1390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2986 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3649 to the December average rate of 1.2789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4376 was down 15.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7025, 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 7,188 SCR
2022 Average 7,089 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 5,695 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,492.88 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3802
1.1965
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 1.2955, compared to 1.2532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.1943 SCR (High: 1.4086 / Low: 1.2143). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0830 SCR (High: 1.3261 / Low: 1.2430).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1943
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.3649) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5563), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1914 (-12.30%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.3649
2022 Avg (January) 1.5563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4376 1.2868 1.3649
February 1.4245 1.2498 1.3235
March 1.3489 1.2219 1.2781
April 1.3627 1.2231 1.2867
May 1.3179 1.1739 1.2493
June 1.3437 1.1886 1.2704
July 1.4086 1.2143 1.3008
August 1.3261 1.2430 1.2771
September 1.2645 1.1792 1.2249
October 1.2889 1.1390 1.2118
November 1.2939 1.1649 1.2256
December 1.3776 1.1844 1.2789