YEARLY HIGH
0.1254 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1127 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1202 CHF

2018 NOK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1215 to the December average rate of 0.1149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1254 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1244, 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 627 CHF
2017 Average 596 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 563 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.50 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1243
0.1141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to CHF 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 0.1219, compared to 0.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0060 CHF (High: 0.1214 / Low: 0.1154). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CHF (High: 0.1229 / Low: 0.1207).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1232) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+6.21%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1232
2017 Avg (May) 0.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1225 0.1189 0.1215
February 0.1212 0.1178 0.1193
March 0.1235 0.1201 0.1220
April 0.1248 0.1210 0.1235
May 0.1254 0.1195 0.1232
June 0.1229 0.1207 0.1219
July 0.1236 0.1212 0.1223
August 0.1214 0.1154 0.1185
September 0.1205 0.1146 0.1173
October 0.1216 0.1194 0.1203
November 0.1202 0.1159 0.1181
December 0.1172 0.1127 0.1149