YEARLY HIGH
0.1909 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1662 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1786 USD

2011 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1708 to the December average rate of 0.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1909 was up 7.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1783, 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 955 USD
2010 Average 828 USD
Yearly Trough Low 831 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.52 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1868
0.1685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to USD 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 0.1794, compared to 0.1779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0156 USD (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1688). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 USD (High: 0.1811 / Low: 0.1761).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.1853) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+9.61%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.1853
2010 Avg (April) 0.1691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1738 0.1673 0.1708
February 0.1789 0.1706 0.1746
March 0.1811 0.1761 0.1788
April 0.1909 0.1816 0.1853
May 0.1909 0.1784 0.1829
June 0.1870 0.1798 0.1838
July 0.1867 0.1786 0.1837
August 0.1867 0.1810 0.1838
September 0.1856 0.1708 0.1785
October 0.1845 0.1688 0.1771
November 0.1785 0.1687 0.1741
December 0.1742 0.1662 0.1700