YEARLY HIGH
0.2344 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.2053 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2204 AWG

2018 NOK to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.2053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2265 to the December average rate of 0.2085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2344 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,172 AWG
2017 Average 1,087 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 1,026 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.69 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2319
0.2064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to AWG 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 0.2256, compared to 0.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0148 AWG (High: 0.2331 / Low: 0.2184). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 AWG (High: 0.2233 / Low: 0.2184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2286) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+5.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2286
2017 Avg (February) 0.2161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2331 0.2184 0.2265
February 0.2344 0.2255 0.2286
March 0.2326 0.2266 0.2298
April 0.2307 0.2231 0.2276
May 0.2243 0.2156 0.2209
June 0.2233 0.2184 0.2203
July 0.2230 0.2174 0.2200
August 0.2194 0.2113 0.2149
September 0.2221 0.2121 0.2178
October 0.2211 0.2135 0.2180
November 0.2157 0.2094 0.2124
December 0.2117 0.2053 0.2085