YEARLY HIGH
0.5119 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3993 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4482 BRL

2018 NOK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.5119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4058 to the December average rate of 0.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5119 was up 25.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4085, 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 2,559 BRL
2017 Average 1,932 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,996 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563.05 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5055
0.3967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BRL 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 0.4317, compared to 0.4646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0570 BRL (High: 0.4929 / Low: 0.4358). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BRL (High: 0.4188 / Low: 0.4109).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4964) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0966 (+24.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4964
2017 Avg (September) 0.3998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4139 0.3993 0.4058
February 0.4188 0.4109 0.4145
March 0.4315 0.4125 0.4221
April 0.4409 0.4194 0.4343
May 0.4608 0.4337 0.4485
June 0.4841 0.4574 0.4652
July 0.4877 0.4532 0.4697
August 0.4971 0.4483 0.4700
September 0.5119 0.4793 0.4964
October 0.4929 0.4358 0.4552
November 0.4593 0.4377 0.4457
December 0.4597 0.4420 0.4506