YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 NOK

2018 KPW to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0097 was up 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 NOK
2017 Average 46 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 42 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.28 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0097
0.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 NOK (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NOK (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0096
2017 Avg (December) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0091 0.0085 0.0088
February 0.0089 0.0085 0.0087
March 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
May 0.0092 0.0089 0.0090
June 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
July 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
August 0.0094 0.0091 0.0093
September 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
October 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
November 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
December 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096