YEARLY HIGH
11.1436 NOK
YEARLY LOW
10.5869 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8574 NOK

2018 FKP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 11.1436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 10.5869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5567 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9247 to the December average rate of 10.9386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1436 was down 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,718 NOK
2017 Average 53,253 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 52,935 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,783.36 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0625
10.6817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.9082, compared to 10.8067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4131 NOK (High: 11.1279 / Low: 10.7148). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1450 NOK (High: 10.7729 / Low: 10.6279).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4131
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.0307) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1673 (+1.54%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.0307
2017 Avg (April) 10.8635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0743 10.8421 10.9247
February 11.0330 10.8674 10.9453
March 11.0710 10.7379 10.8523
April 11.1436 10.9537 11.0307
May 11.0239 10.8037 10.9025
June 10.9298 10.7122 10.7935
July 10.7729 10.6279 10.7135
August 10.8707 10.5869 10.7364
September 10.9289 10.6163 10.7668
October 10.8719 10.6062 10.7515
November 11.0475 10.8247 10.9334
December 11.1279 10.7148 10.9386