2018 NOK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

230.5671 BIF

YEARLY LOW

204.5279 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

218.5946 BIF

2018 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 230.5671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 204.5279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0392 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.0429 to the December average rate of 209.3649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 230.5671 was up 2.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 225.9846, 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 1,152,835 BIF

2017 Average 1,043,219 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,022,639 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,195.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

229.1863

207.5629

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BIF 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 223.1277, compared to 214.0615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.1277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.0615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 16.4766 BIF (High: 230.4884 / Low: 214.0118). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4859 BIF (High: 230.1365 / Low: 224.6506).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.4766

March Spread (Stable) ±5.4859

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 7.0392 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 225.2683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 203.2691), the exchange rate shifted by +21.9992 (+10.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 225.2683

2017 Avg (February) 203.2691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	230.4884	214.0118	223.0429
February	230.5671	220.5957	225.2683
March	230.1365	224.6506	227.3843
April	229.0803	221.1454	225.8461
May	222.4466	213.3165	218.8069
June	221.7140	215.9216	218.4178
July	222.2610	215.1439	217.8341
August	217.1793	208.9992	212.8216
September	219.6131	209.6450	215.0966
October	221.4787	211.7105	216.8949
November	216.7382	207.5506	212.3570
December	213.4826	204.5279	209.3649