YEARLY HIGH
305.5063 SOS
YEARLY LOW
267.6246 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
288.3242 SOS

2011 NOK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NOK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 305.5063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 267.6246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8817 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.5040 to the December average rate of 275.7666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 305.5063 was up 9.33% compared to the 2010 peak of 279.4334, 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 1,527,532 SOS
2010 Average 1,290,241 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,338,123 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,408.47 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

303.0216
270.8206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SOS 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 287.4543, compared to 289.1940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.4543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.1940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 25.4066 SOS (High: 302.5122 / Low: 277.1056). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1195 SOS (High: 289.7204 / Low: 282.6009).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.4066
March Spread (Stable) ±7.1195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 10.1657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 300.3382) against the same month in 2010 (average: 260.9080), the exchange rate shifted by +39.4302 (+15.11%).

2011 Avg (August) 300.3382
2010 Avg (August) 260.9080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 278.0975 267.6246 273.5040
February 287.1612 272.9751 279.5920
March 289.7204 282.6009 286.5686
April 305.4427 290.6243 296.5136
May 305.4496 285.5266 292.3561
June 302.0351 288.5530 296.1914
July 305.2878 286.2289 298.8907
August 305.5063 295.9186 300.3382
September 302.5122 277.1056 290.1724
October 299.0416 274.3608 287.2863
November 290.1449 273.3721 282.7101
December 283.1877 270.8603 275.7666