YEARLY HIGH
6.3342 GMD
YEARLY LOW
5.6256 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9119 GMD

2018 NOK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 6.3342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 5.6256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7086 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0730 to the December average rate of 5.7298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3342 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0155, 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 31,671 GMD
2017 Average 27,745 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 28,128 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,543.18 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1264
5.6937
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 5.9772, compared to 5.8466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5196 GMD (High: 6.3342 / Low: 5.8146). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1319 GMD (High: 5.9106 / Low: 5.7788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5196
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1943 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.0730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9276 (+18.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.0730
2017 Avg (January) 5.1454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3342 5.8146 6.0730
February 6.2709 5.9136 6.0422
March 6.1738 6.0200 6.0904
April 6.0891 5.8841 6.0195
May 5.9031 5.6868 5.8252
June 5.8888 5.7532 5.8126
July 5.9106 5.7788 5.8663
August 5.8807 5.6784 5.7661
September 6.0631 5.6830 5.8803
October 6.0728 5.8633 5.9911
November 5.9268 5.7573 5.8463
December 5.8287 5.6256 5.7298