YEARLY HIGH
141.0124 KRW
YEARLY LOW
127.8638 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.2537 KRW

2018 NOK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 141.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 127.8638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1486 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.8437 to the December average rate of 130.1371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 141.0124 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 146.2598, 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 705,062 KRW
2017 Average 684,215 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 639,319 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,743.02 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

138.7773
129.3516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to KRW 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 135.7763, compared to 134.7311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.7763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.7311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.9710 KRW (High: 139.0485 / Low: 130.0774). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0620 KRW (High: 139.2690 / Low: 136.2070).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.9710
July Spread (Stable) ±3.0620

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 4.2522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 137.7937) against the same month in 2017 (average: 137.0915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7022 (+0.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 137.7937
2017 Avg (February) 137.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.0485 130.0774 134.8437
February 141.0124 135.8920 137.7937
March 140.1167 135.2475 137.9487
April 137.9192 133.6055 136.2817
May 133.9195 130.8452 132.9449
June 137.5826 130.9372 134.8450
July 139.2690 136.2070 137.9918
August 137.0234 132.4190 134.4033
September 137.8112 132.7841 135.6659
October 139.4177 135.4016 137.2204
November 135.2220 130.3317 132.9682
December 132.3216 127.8638 130.1371