YEARLY HIGH
4.8717 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.2661 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5410 NOK

2018 AWG to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 4.8717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.2661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6056 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4166 to the December average rate of 4.7964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8717 was up 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,358 NOK
2017 Average 23,026 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 21,331 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,027.92 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8409
4.3076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4.4343, compared to 4.6477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2898 NOK (High: 4.5794 / Low: 4.2896). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1008 NOK (High: 4.5796 / Low: 4.4788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2898
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0620 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7964) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1489 (+3.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7964
2017 Avg (December) 4.6475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5794 4.2896 4.4166
February 4.4348 4.2661 4.3753
March 4.4126 4.2993 4.3520
April 4.4822 4.3339 4.3936
May 4.6391 4.4579 4.5280
June 4.5796 4.4788 4.5403
July 4.5992 4.4850 4.5460
August 4.7315 4.5572 4.6544
September 4.7154 4.5031 4.5924
October 4.6841 4.5232 4.5884
November 4.7761 4.6352 4.7083
December 4.8717 4.7228 4.7964