YEARLY HIGH
2613.5131 KMF
YEARLY LOW
49.1382 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3704 KMF

2018 NOK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2613.5131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 49.1382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2564.3749 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.0311 to the December average rate of 50.1209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2613.5131 was up 4576.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.8868, 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 13,067,566 KMF
2017 Average 263,892 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 245,691 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,821,874.66 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

145.0599
41.4900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to KMF 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 51.2979, compared to 65.4430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.2979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.4430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2563.2495 KMF (High: 2613.5131 / Low: 50.2636). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7380 KMF (High: 51.4949 / Low: 50.7569).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2563.2495
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 86.3083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -86.3083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 136.4291) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.2902), the exchange rate shifted by +85.1389 (+165.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 136.4291
2017 Avg (November) 51.2902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.5730 50.0991 51.0311
February 51.6233 50.4425 50.8842
March 51.9265 50.7630 51.3984
April 51.4949 50.7569 51.1578
May 52.0534 50.1742 51.3347
June 52.3335 51.5765 51.9815
July 52.2769 51.2623 51.8060
August 51.7755 50.8026 51.2048
September 52.0198 50.4109 51.2050
October 52.2187 51.3455 51.8920
November 2613.5131 50.2636 136.4291
December 51.0084 49.1382 50.1209