YEARLY HIGH
8.6816 NOK
YEARLY LOW
7.7310 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2684 NOK

2017 IMP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 8.6816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 7.7310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9506 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4643 to the December average rate of 8.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.6816 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,408 NOK
2016 Average 41,999 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 38,655 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,753.20 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6701
7.7560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 8.4755, compared to 8.0614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.5192 NOK (High: 8.3986 / Low: 7.8794). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1615 NOK (High: 8.6731 / Low: 8.5116).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5192
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1615

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 8.5004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2634 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (May) 8.5004
2016 Avg (May) 8.2370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6558 8.2459 8.4643
February 8.3991 8.2074 8.3300
March 8.6094 8.4220 8.5052
April 8.6731 8.5116 8.5939
May 8.6816 8.3336 8.5004
June 8.5481 8.3466 8.4591
July 8.3986 7.8794 8.1552
August 7.9779 7.7358 7.8882
September 7.9629 7.7310 7.8321
October 8.1840 7.8883 7.9986
November 8.3202 8.1268 8.1828
December 8.4065 8.2050 8.3113