YEARLY HIGH
75.6722 SOS
YEARLY LOW
64.0322 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.6942 SOS

2016 NOK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 75.6722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 64.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6399 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.2545 to the December average rate of 66.8472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 75.6722 was down 20.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 95.7520, 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 378,361 SOS
2015 Average 419,684 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 320,161 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,199.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

74.8751
66.1174
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 72.0195, compared to 69.3689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.8714 SOS (High: 70.4522 / Low: 64.5808). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9182 SOS (High: 72.0739 / Low: 70.1558).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.8714
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9182

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 73.3521) against the same month in 2015 (average: 92.5839), the exchange rate shifted by -19.2318 (-20.77%).

2016 Avg (May) 73.3521
2015 Avg (May) 92.5839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.5528 68.5947 70.2545
February 72.0739 70.1558 71.2180
March 74.1044 70.3725 72.3139
April 75.2244 73.0449 74.1453
May 75.6722 70.7199 73.3521
June 73.3747 68.5488 70.8330
July 70.6481 67.7112 68.7777
August 71.3486 68.1026 70.1305
September 72.8107 70.0031 71.0238
October 73.5939 69.3474 71.2287
November 70.4522 64.5808 68.2058
December 69.5371 64.0322 66.8472