2018 NOK to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8889 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.4705 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6229 LSL

2018 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.8889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.4705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4185 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5414 to the December average rate of 1.6518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8889 was up 6.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7726, 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 9,445 LSL

2017 Average 8,058 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 7,352 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,092.43 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8133

1.4830

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LSL 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 1.5502, compared to 1.6956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1594 LSL (High: 1.8889 / Low: 1.7295). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0607 LSL (High: 1.5541 / Low: 1.4934).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1594

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0965 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1066 (+6.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7858

2017 Avg (September) 1.6792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5660	1.4977	1.5414
February	1.5575	1.4705	1.5105
March	1.5541	1.4934	1.5263
April	1.5629	1.5018	1.5417
May	1.5827	1.5170	1.5488
June	1.6909	1.5488	1.6322
July	1.7006	1.6056	1.6492
August	1.7430	1.5882	1.6646
September	1.8889	1.7295	1.7858
October	1.8000	1.7198	1.7592
November	1.7312	1.5994	1.6627
December	1.6786	1.6023	1.6518