YEARLY HIGH
0.1834 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1599 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1703 USD

2013 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.1599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1800 to the December average rate of 0.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1834 was up 2.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1798, 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 917 USD
2012 Average 860 USD
Yearly Trough Low 800 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.58 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1817
0.1610
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 0.1746, compared to 0.1660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0113 USD (High: 0.1750 / Low: 0.1638). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 USD (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1616).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1799) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.73%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1799
2012 Avg (February) 0.1751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1828 0.1785 0.1800
February 0.1834 0.1748 0.1799
March 0.1761 0.1710 0.1731
April 0.1751 0.1696 0.1727
May 0.1731 0.1698 0.1717
June 0.1750 0.1638 0.1702
July 0.1693 0.1599 0.1658
August 0.1709 0.1635 0.1678
September 0.1715 0.1635 0.1673
October 0.1698 0.1658 0.1681
November 0.1680 0.1617 0.1644
December 0.1645 0.1616 0.1628