YEARLY HIGH
0.1188 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1084 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1137 USD

2019 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.1188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1169 to the December average rate of 0.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1188 was down 9.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1309, 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 594 USD
2018 Average 615 USD
Yearly Trough Low 542 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.98 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1177
0.1086
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 0.1161, compared to 0.1114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 USD (High: 0.1188 / Low: 0.1138). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 USD (High: 0.1101 / Low: 0.1084).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1169) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0096 (-7.56%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1169
2018 Avg (January) 0.1265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1188 0.1138 0.1169
February 0.1185 0.1148 0.1165
March 0.1183 0.1139 0.1163
April 0.1178 0.1151 0.1167
May 0.1154 0.1137 0.1144
June 0.1179 0.1142 0.1159
July 0.1173 0.1129 0.1161
August 0.1128 0.1096 0.1115
September 0.1121 0.1097 0.1109
October 0.1102 0.1084 0.1093
November 0.1101 0.1084 0.1094
December 0.1135 0.1086 0.1109