YEARLY HIGH
2610.8227 STD
YEARLY LOW
2399.8859 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2538.8121 STD

2018 NOK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 2610.8227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2399.8859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 210.9368 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2554.1850 to the December average rate of 2438.2679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2610.8227 was down 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 2786.4199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,054,114 STD
2017 Average 13,136,833 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,999,430 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,054,683.99 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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NOK to STD 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 2555.7867, compared to 2521.8375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.9492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2555.7867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2521.8375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 114.7580 STD (High: 2606.9693 / Low: 2492.2113). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.0031 STD (High: 2607.2680 / Low: 2567.2648).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą114.7580
June Spread (Stable) Âą40.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 70.7561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -70.7561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2581.3752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2607.6178), the exchange rate shifted by -26.2426 (-1.01%).

2018 Avg (July) 2581.3752
2017 Avg (July) 2607.6178

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Month High Low Average
January 2606.9693 2492.2113 2554.1850
February 2576.4616 2511.3960 2533.5463
March 2584.3530 2529.6339 2560.3882
April 2560.9112 2508.3420 2541.3140
May 2582.8295 2514.7129 2558.1341
June 2607.2680 2567.2648 2587.1526
July 2610.8227 2556.3835 2581.3752
August 2571.8550 2482.0299 2523.1243
September 2597.0385 2490.4961 2549.8511
October 2591.8977 2495.9804 2554.5813
November 2523.0241 2448.6245 2483.8252
December 2476.2207 2399.8859 2438.2679