YEARLY HIGH
1.7343 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5731 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6421 ZAR

2019 NOK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NOK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.7343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.5731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1612 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6175 to the December average rate of 1.5960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7343 was down 5.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8349, 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 8,671 ZAR
2018 Average 8,127 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,866 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 805.84 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7028
1.5863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to ZAR 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 1.6480, compared to 1.6362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1005 ZAR (High: 1.6808 / Low: 1.5803). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 ZAR (High: 1.6115 / Low: 1.5865).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0566 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1.6889) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+3.12%).

2019 Avg (June) 1.6889
2018 Avg (June) 1.6378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6646 1.5731 1.6175
February 1.6440 1.5765 1.6084
March 1.7009 1.6351 1.6732
April 1.6723 1.6364 1.6509
May 1.6873 1.6258 1.6490
June 1.7343 1.6488 1.6889
July 1.6506 1.6050 1.6323
August 1.7222 1.6435 1.6931
September 1.6733 1.6222 1.6493
October 1.6808 1.5803 1.6282
November 1.6530 1.5891 1.6182
December 1.6115 1.5865 1.5960