YEARLY HIGH
0.1285 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1117 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1206 NOK

2018 HTG to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1226 to the December average rate of 0.1135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1285 was down 6.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 643 NOK
2017 Average 637 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 559 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.23 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1265
0.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1225, compared to 0.1187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0087 NOK (High: 0.1285 / Low: 0.1199). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 NOK (High: 0.1186 / Low: 0.1154).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-3.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1226
2017 Avg (January) 0.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1285 0.1199 0.1226
February 0.1244 0.1189 0.1222
March 0.1220 0.1187 0.1205
April 0.1241 0.1195 0.1211
May 0.1272 0.1225 0.1253
June 0.1261 0.1211 0.1234
July 0.1243 0.1201 0.1225
August 0.1264 0.1207 0.1239
September 0.1222 0.1162 0.1190
October 0.1184 0.1145 0.1169
November 0.1186 0.1154 0.1167
December 0.1165 0.1117 0.1135