The USD/NOK is an exotic currency pair. USD/NOK is the most popular pair to trade the Norwegian krone. Norway's economy benefits from trade and is performed with Great Britain and the Eurozone. As a result, the Norwegian krone is significantly affected by the economic changes in those regions.
The USD dates back to 1792 when the United States Congress created the US dollar as the official country’s currency. It serves as legal tender in many countries, and it is the most widely used currency in the world, both in circulation and reserve. The US dollar forms the majors as it pairs with all main currencies in the foreign exchange market (forex).
The Norwegian krone (NOK) began its circulation in 1875, controlled by the country’s central bank, the Norges Bank. The NOK is the official currency of Norway, its code is 'ISK' and its symbol is 'kr'.