YEARLY HIGH
0.1694 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1338 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1592 USD

2014 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.1694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1625 to the December average rate of 0.1370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1694 was down 7.64% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1834, 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 847 USD
2013 Average 851 USD
Yearly Trough Low 669 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.01 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1715
0.1339
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 0.1656, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0099 USD (High: 0.1438 / Low: 0.1338). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 USD (High: 0.1694 / Low: 0.1674).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1683) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-1.96%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1683
2013 Avg (May) 0.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1647 0.1596 0.1625
February 0.1663 0.1590 0.1632
March 0.1680 0.1651 0.1666
April 0.1685 0.1662 0.1672
May 0.1694 0.1674 0.1683
June 0.1681 0.1631 0.1656
July 0.1628 0.1593 0.1614
August 0.1629 0.1593 0.1613
September 0.1616 0.1548 0.1575
October 0.1552 0.1483 0.1527
November 0.1484 0.1422 0.1466
December 0.1438 0.1338 0.1370