US Dollar vs Norwegian Krone (USD/NOK)

Trading Conditions:

Axi Symbol: USDNOK

Description: US Dollar vs Norwegian Krone

Margin: 5%

Contract Size Currency per 1 Lot: USD 100,000

Pip Value per 1 Lot: NOK 10 per 0.0001

Standard Account Spread: From 28 pips

Pro Account Spread: From 0 pips + $7 round trip (USD)

Min/Max Trade Size (Lots): 0.01 / 20

Market Open: 21:01 Monday UTC Time

Market Close: 20:58 Friday UTC Time

Trading Break: 20:58 - 21:01 UTC Time

3 Day Financing: Wednesday

Long Position Overnight Fee: displayed on the trading platform

Short Position Overnight Fee: displayed on the trading platform

Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Client sentiment is provided for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice - it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions.

What is USD/NOK?

The USD/NOK forex trading pair represents the exchange rate between the US dollar (USD) and the Norwegian krone (NOK). It indicates how much one dollar is worth in Norwegian krone. For example, if the exchange rate is 10.66, this means that for one dollar, you get 11.45 krone.  

The krone, managed by the Central Bank of Norway (Norges Bank), serves as Norway's official currency. Norway is a country that is rich in oil and natural gas reserves and is considered to have one of Europe’s strongest economies.  

The US dollar is the most traded currency in the world and is held by most central banks and investment institutions. Due to the stability and dependability of the US economy, the dollar is the currency of choice for international transactions and reserves. In addition, the dollar's dominance in international trade has significant implications for exchange rates and economic policies worldwide, and it can serve as a benchmark for nations that choose to set or peg their currencies to the dollar's value. 

What affects the price of the USD/NOK pair?

Norway is a major oil-producing country, and therefore oil prices can have a strong influence on the Norwegian economy and the krone. Higher oil prices tend to strengthen the NOK, while lower prices can weaken it.

Interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Norwegian central bank (Norges Bank) can have a significant impact on the USD/NOK exchange rate. Higher interest rates in the US relative to Norway tend to attract investment into USD-denominated assets, potentially strengthening the USD against the NOK.

Trade relations between the US and Norway can influence the exchange rate of the pair. Trade tensions or agreements can impact market sentiment and currency values.

What to watch out for when trading USD/NOK?

The USD/NOK pair is strongly correlated to changes in oil prices and is also affected by specific economic indicators, data releases, and statements coming from the US and Norway. Investors should watch out for:

  • Norway Crude Oil Production
  • Interest rate changes and policy announcements from both the US Federal Reserve and Norges Bank
  • US and Norwegian data on Trade Balance, wages, Unemployment Rate, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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