2026 NOK to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0989.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1006 to the December average rate of 0.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1081 was up 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1047, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1047 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0059 USD (High: 0.1048 / Low: 0.0989). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.1081 / Low: 0.1077).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1062) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+6.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1048 | 0.0989 | 0.1006 |
| February | 0.1054 | 0.1020 | 0.1044 |
| March | 0.1053 | 0.1023 | 0.1036 |
| April | 0.1076 | 0.1022 | 0.1056 |
| May | 0.1081 | 0.1077 | 0.1079 |
| June | 0.1081 | 0.1051 | 0.1062 |