YEARLY HIGH
1.8614 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6398 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7474 ZAR

2023 NOK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1.8614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.6398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2215 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7206 to the December average rate of 1.7692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8614 was up 2.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8150, 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 9,307 ZAR
2022 Average 8,516 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,199 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,107.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8030
1.6913
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 1.7392, compared to 1.7555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.1262 ZAR (High: 1.8614 / Low: 1.7352). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 ZAR (High: 1.7979 / Low: 1.7373).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1262
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 1.7937) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0761 (+4.43%).

2023 Avg (August) 1.7937
2022 Avg (August) 1.7176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7497 1.6730 1.7206
February 1.7812 1.6985 1.7491
March 1.7592 1.6963 1.7341
April 1.7654 1.6963 1.7290
May 1.8136 1.7008 1.7664
June 1.7755 1.7008 1.7360
July 1.8047 1.7285 1.7714
August 1.8614 1.7352 1.7937
September 1.7979 1.7373 1.7679
October 1.7858 1.6688 1.7304
November 1.7595 1.6398 1.7006
December 1.8475 1.7282 1.7692