2018 NOK to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3162 JPY

YEARLY LOW

12.6074 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5714 JPY

2018 NOK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 14.3162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 12.6074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7088 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0345 to the December average rate of 12.9914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.3162 was down 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4197, 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 71,581 JPY

2017 Average 67,876 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 63,037 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,543.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.1388

12.8871

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to JPY 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 13.7121, compared to 13.4306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7121

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8556 JPY (High: 13.9716 / Low: 13.1160). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2770 JPY (High: 13.7794 / Low: 13.5024).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8556

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.3938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.7709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2072 (+1.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.7709

2017 Avg (February) 13.5637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1649	13.7580	14.0345
February	14.3162	13.4967	13.7709
March	13.7794	13.5024	13.6454
April	13.8380	13.4009	13.7157
May	13.7882	13.0724	13.5454
June	13.7599	13.3822	13.5608
July	13.8876	13.5446	13.6991
August	13.6593	13.0303	13.3054
September	13.9716	13.1160	13.5731
October	13.9792	13.3815	13.6473
November	13.6117	13.1313	13.3676
December	13.3251	12.6074	12.9914