YEARLY HIGH
0.1277 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1117 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1189 NOK

2018 KGS to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.1277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1145 to the December average rate of 0.1257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1277 was down 9.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 638 NOK
2017 Average 601 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 559 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.80 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1268
0.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1158, compared to 0.1221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 NOK (High: 0.1180 / Low: 0.1118). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 NOK (High: 0.1152 / Low: 0.1126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+5.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1257
2017 Avg (December) 0.1194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1180 0.1118 0.1145
February 0.1161 0.1117 0.1147
March 0.1152 0.1126 0.1140
April 0.1170 0.1133 0.1147
May 0.1215 0.1164 0.1181
June 0.1203 0.1172 0.1189
July 0.1205 0.1174 0.1192
August 0.1245 0.1200 0.1225
September 0.1240 0.1190 0.1212
October 0.1228 0.1188 0.1206
November 0.1251 0.1214 0.1234
December 0.1277 0.1237 0.1257