YEARLY HIGH
0.0493 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0428 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0458 NOK

2018 DJF to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0442 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0493 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246 NOK
2017 Average 231 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 214 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.23 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0490
0.0434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0446, compared to 0.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 NOK (High: 0.0459 / Low: 0.0431). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 NOK (High: 0.0460 / Low: 0.0450).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+4.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0485
2017 Avg (December) 0.0465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0459 0.0431 0.0442
February 0.0450 0.0428 0.0441
March 0.0444 0.0434 0.0439
April 0.0453 0.0439 0.0444
May 0.0466 0.0449 0.0456
June 0.0460 0.0450 0.0456
July 0.0462 0.0451 0.0457
August 0.0476 0.0459 0.0469
September 0.0475 0.0455 0.0464
October 0.0474 0.0458 0.0464
November 0.0483 0.0469 0.0476
December 0.0493 0.0478 0.0485