YEARLY HIGH
0.4416 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1973 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3091 NOK

2018 ARS to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2443 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4164 to the December average rate of 0.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4416 was down 22.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,208 NOK
2017 Average 2,508 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 986 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,221.44 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4366
0.1942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.3723, compared to 0.2458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0908 NOK (High: 0.3063 / Low: 0.2155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 NOK (High: 0.2333 / Low: 0.2259).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0908
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0668 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1164 (-21.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4164
2017 Avg (January) 0.5328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4416 0.3926 0.4164
February 0.4028 0.3878 0.3952
March 0.3903 0.3795 0.3843
April 0.3935 0.3843 0.3876
May 0.3905 0.3214 0.3448
June 0.3281 0.2820 0.3054
July 0.3002 0.2817 0.2945
August 0.3063 0.2155 0.2812
September 0.2282 0.1973 0.2144
October 0.2350 0.2065 0.2232
November 0.2397 0.2196 0.2333
December 0.2333 0.2259 0.2284