YEARLY HIGH
1.8358 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.4708 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6225 NAD

2018 NOK to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 1.8358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.4708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3650 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5412 to the December average rate of 1.6488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8358 was up 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7661, 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 9,179 NAD
2017 Average 8,055 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,354 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,825.01 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7967
1.4837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to NAD 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 1.5493, compared to 1.6957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1467 NAD (High: 1.6957 / Low: 1.5490). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0611 NAD (High: 1.5629 / Low: 1.5018).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1467
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0611

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 0.0925 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0909 (+5.41%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7706
2017 Avg (September) 1.6797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5622 1.4976 1.5412
February 1.5617 1.4708 1.5098
March 1.5592 1.4917 1.5258
April 1.5629 1.5018 1.5427
May 1.5827 1.5099 1.5458
June 1.6957 1.5490 1.6304
July 1.7010 1.6063 1.6550
August 1.7316 1.6049 1.6795
September 1.8358 1.7054 1.7706
October 1.7973 1.7072 1.7565
November 1.7315 1.5993 1.6639
December 1.6786 1.6038 1.6488