YEARLY HIGH
6.2457 NOK
YEARLY LOW
5.3035 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7953 NOK

2018 BND to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 6.2457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 5.3035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9423 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9825 to the December average rate of 5.5039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2457 was down 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,229 NOK
2017 Average 29,944 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 26,517 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,711.25 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.0432
5.4549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 5.9083, compared to 5.6824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8302 NOK (High: 6.2457 / Low: 5.4155). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1022 NOK (High: 6.0182 / Low: 5.9160).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8302
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.8499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.0375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1876 (-3.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.8499
2017 Avg (November) 6.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1310 5.8769 5.9825
February 6.0001 5.8302 5.9362
March 6.0024 5.8371 5.9057
April 6.0182 5.9160 5.9588
May 6.1271 5.5263 5.9942
June 6.0954 5.3035 5.6721
July 6.0480 5.3803 5.7433
August 6.1017 5.4089 5.5417
September 5.9747 5.3948 5.5902
October 6.0695 5.7749 5.8653
November 6.2457 5.4155 5.8499
December 6.2082 5.3942 5.5039