YEARLY HIGH
6.3929 NOK
YEARLY LOW
5.8073 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0793 NOK

2018 AUD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.3929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 5.8073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5857 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2892 to the December average rate of 6.1813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3929 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,965 NOK
2017 Average 31,683 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 29,036 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,928.25 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3316
5.8229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6.1139, compared to 6.0448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2688 NOK (High: 6.2861 / Low: 6.0172). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 NOK (High: 6.0521 / Low: 5.9963).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2688
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1698 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.2892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.3107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-0.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.2892
2017 Avg (January) 6.3107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3929 6.2131 6.2892
February 6.2393 6.1164 6.1645
March 6.1148 5.9281 6.0255
April 6.0521 5.9963 6.0249
May 6.2054 6.0208 6.0960
June 6.2126 5.9951 6.0831
July 6.0733 5.9551 6.0222
August 6.1906 6.0314 6.1127
September 6.0571 5.8466 5.9429
October 5.9731 5.8073 5.8653
November 6.2861 6.0172 6.1446
December 6.3082 6.0825 6.1813