YEARLY HIGH
68.9048 SOS
YEARLY LOW
62.6066 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.9520 SOS

2019 NOK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 68.9048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 62.6066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2982 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8605 to the December average rate of 64.3157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 68.9048 was down 9.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 75.8621, 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 344,524 SOS
2018 Average 355,868 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 313,033 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,491.01 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

68.3109
62.9060
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 67.3810, compared to 64.5230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.3810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.5230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.0839 SOS (High: 68.4477 / Low: 65.3638). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2329 SOS (High: 64.0260 / Low: 62.7931).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0839
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2329

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8536 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 67.5176) against the same month in 2018 (average: 74.1347), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6172 (-8.93%).

2019 Avg (February) 67.5176
2018 Avg (February) 74.1347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.8520 65.9269 67.8605
February 68.9048 66.4761 67.5176
March 68.6291 66.0687 67.4385
April 68.3834 66.4510 67.6480
May 67.1793 65.9006 66.4679
June 68.3976 66.0863 67.3531
July 68.4477 65.3638 67.3581
August 65.2595 63.2436 64.5045
September 64.8887 63.4541 64.2418
October 64.0260 62.7931 63.3617
November 63.9271 62.6066 63.3564
December 65.8835 62.8087 64.3157