YEARLY HIGH
210.7818 CDF
YEARLY LOW
185.7981 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
199.1440 CDF

2018 NOK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 210.7818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 185.7981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9837 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.5669 to the December average rate of 188.2884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 210.7818 was up 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 208.0973, 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 1,053,909 CDF
2017 Average 884,482 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 928,990 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,918.68 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

210.1624
186.2999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to CDF 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 203.4112, compared to 194.8767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.4112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.8767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.1109 CDF (High: 208.7750 / Low: 190.6641). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4516 CDF (High: 201.4715 / Low: 197.0199).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.1109
June Spread (Stable) ±4.4516

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 6.4111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 208.1739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 156.3662), the exchange rate shifted by +51.8076 (+33.13%).

2018 Avg (March) 208.1739
2017 Avg (March) 156.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.7750 190.6641 202.5669
February 210.2509 200.9268 205.5791
March 210.7818 205.3932 208.1739
April 208.0802 201.4712 205.8374
May 202.0662 194.7142 199.4263
June 201.4715 197.0199 198.8839
July 203.9999 191.1389 199.2716
August 199.3234 191.1029 194.9748
September 202.0447 194.0150 198.0946
October 200.6067 192.8931 197.1215
November 195.0432 187.2766 191.5095
December 191.4222 185.7981 188.2884