YEARLY HIGH
6.4731 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.6878 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7674 SDG

2020 NOK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.4731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 4.6878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7853 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0667 to the December average rate of 6.3514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.4731 was up 14.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6678, 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 32,365 SDG
2019 Average 26,118 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 23,439 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,926.25 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.4798
4.9383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SDG 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 5.4395, compared to 6.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2830 SDG (High: 5.9708 / Low: 4.6878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2137 SDG (High: 6.4731 / Low: 6.2594).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2830
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1711 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.3514) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3458 (+26.89%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.3514
2019 Avg (December) 5.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3173 4.9279 5.0667
February 5.8213 5.2713 5.5778
March 5.9708 4.6878 5.4067
April 5.4177 5.1276 5.3074
May 5.6930 5.2985 5.4834
June 5.9796 5.6878 5.7947
July 6.1203 5.8036 5.9491
August 6.3352 6.0564 6.1821
September 6.3191 5.7801 6.0475
October 6.0492 5.7993 5.9481
November 6.2678 5.7763 6.0941
December 6.4731 6.2594 6.3514