YEARLY HIGH
9.0525 INR
YEARLY LOW
7.7931 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4012 INR

2018 NOK to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 9.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.7931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2594 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0514 to the December average rate of 8.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0525 was up 8.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.3505, 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 45,262 INR
2017 Average 39,401 INR
Yearly Trough Low 38,965 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,296.85 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0027
7.9649
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NOK to INR 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 8.2848, compared to 8.5177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6634 INR (High: 8.7732 / Low: 8.1098). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1730 INR (High: 8.4616 / Low: 8.2886).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6634
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1730

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8.9162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.1352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7811 (+9.60%).

2018 Avg (October) 8.9162
2017 Avg (October) 8.1352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2765 7.7931 8.0514
February 8.3617 8.0535 8.2261
March 8.4616 8.2886 8.3721
April 8.4838 8.2525 8.3704
May 8.4612 8.1803 8.3398
June 8.4426 8.1769 8.3488
July 8.5659 8.3777 8.4458
August 8.5135 8.2553 8.3352
September 8.9368 8.4586 8.7365
October 9.0525 8.7495 8.9162
November 8.7732 8.1098 8.4776
December 8.4713 7.9866 8.1946