YEARLY HIGH
0.1320 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1071 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1125 NOK

2018 AFN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.1320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.1071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1133 to the December average rate of 0.1142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1320 was up 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 660 NOK
2017 Average 609 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 535 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.33 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1153
0.1085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1129, compared to 0.1121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0213 NOK (High: 0.1320 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 NOK (High: 0.1133 / Low: 0.1107).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-5.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1126
2017 Avg (November) 0.1192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1179 0.1105 0.1133
February 0.1147 0.1100 0.1130
March 0.1133 0.1107 0.1118
April 0.1139 0.1106 0.1121
May 0.1161 0.1123 0.1139
June 0.1147 0.1111 0.1131
July 0.1150 0.1091 0.1116
August 0.1165 0.1127 0.1147
September 0.1142 0.1072 0.1101
October 0.1123 0.1071 0.1091
November 0.1320 0.1107 0.1126
December 0.1172 0.1121 0.1142