2018 BWP to NOK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8359 NOK

YEARLY LOW

0.7479 NOK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7990 NOK

2018 BWP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.7479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8115 to the December average rate of 0.8073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8359 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,180 NOK

2017 Average 3,997 NOK

Yearly Trough Low 3,740 NOK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.88 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8253

0.7600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.8110, compared to 0.7870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0411 NOK (High: 0.8164 / Low: 0.7753). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 NOK (High: 0.8166 / Low: 0.7979).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+1.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8115

2017 Avg (January) 0.7995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8359	0.7999	0.8115
February	0.8316	0.7980	0.8199
March	0.8282	0.7997	0.8121
April	0.8254	0.8039	0.8120
May	0.8332	0.8021	0.8162
June	0.8184	0.7809	0.7943
July	0.8007	0.7757	0.7891
August	0.8030	0.7769	0.7892
September	0.7804	0.7479	0.7654
October	0.7865	0.7649	0.7741
November	0.8164	0.7753	0.7970
December	0.8166	0.7979	0.8073