YEARLY HIGH
5.1243 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.7942 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9166 NOK

2018 BAM to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 5.1243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 4.7942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3301 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9271 to the December average rate of 5.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1243 was up 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,621 NOK
2017 Average 23,856 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 23,971 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,650.52 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.0427
4.8292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.9081, compared to 4.9251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2767 NOK (High: 5.0993 / Low: 4.8227). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0943 NOK (High: 4.9095 / Low: 4.8152).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2767
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0829 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.0249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-0.14%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.0249
2017 Avg (December) 5.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0312 4.8753 4.9271
February 4.9923 4.8612 4.9485
March 4.9806 4.8270 4.8976
April 4.9943 4.8920 4.9300
May 4.9887 4.8353 4.8986
June 4.9197 4.7942 4.8469
July 4.9996 4.8038 4.8703
August 5.0138 4.8636 4.9274
September 5.0993 4.8227 4.9356
October 4.9095 4.8152 4.8527
November 5.0165 4.8568 4.9398
December 5.1243 4.9381 5.0249