YEARLY HIGH
4.3650 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.1583 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4858 NOK

2020 XCD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 4.3650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.1583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2067 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3094 to the December average rate of 3.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3650 was up 27.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,825 NOK
2019 Average 16,280 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 15,791 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,033.50 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9198
3.1569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to NOK 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 3.6120, compared to 3.3596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9410 NOK (High: 4.3650 / Low: 3.4240). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0720 NOK (High: 3.4784 / Low: 3.4063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9410
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.8043) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6213 (+19.52%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.8043
2019 Avg (March) 3.1829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4063 3.2468 3.3094
February 3.4784 3.4063 3.4373
March 4.3650 3.4240 3.8043
April 3.9924 3.7752 3.8562
May 3.8619 3.5959 3.7339
June 3.5975 3.4205 3.5312
July 3.5258 3.3433 3.4412
August 3.3786 3.2299 3.3107
September 3.5401 3.2382 3.3864
October 3.5268 3.3811 3.4392
November 3.5424 3.2646 3.3597
December 3.2705 3.1583 3.2205