YEARLY HIGH
6.0155 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.9331 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5475 GMD

2017 NOK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NOK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 6.0155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.9331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0824 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1454 to the December average rate of 5.7184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0155 was up 12.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3494, 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 30,078 GMD
2016 Average 25,023 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 24,666 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,411.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9597
5.0713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to GMD 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 5.3047, compared to 5.7904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3616 GMD (High: 5.2947 / Low: 4.9331). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1038 GMD (High: 5.3026 / Low: 5.1988).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3616
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0939 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 5.8857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6585 (+12.60%).

2017 Avg (October) 5.8857
2016 Avg (October) 5.2272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2947 4.9331 5.1454
February 5.3686 5.2190 5.3023
March 5.3237 5.1874 5.2596
April 5.3026 5.1988 5.2613
May 5.5378 5.2998 5.4241
June 5.5184 5.3667 5.4355
July 5.8380 5.4831 5.6460
August 5.9593 5.6995 5.8209
September 5.9612 5.7893 5.8794
October 6.0155 5.7512 5.8857
November 5.8398 5.6970 5.7918
December 5.8086 5.6587 5.7184