YEARLY HIGH
47.1138 NGN
YEARLY LOW
41.5100 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4315 NGN

2018 NOK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 47.1138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 41.5100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6038 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5589 to the December average rate of 42.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.1138 was up 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.7181, 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 235,569 NGN
2017 Average 202,317 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 207,550 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,018.94 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.7824
41.7434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to NGN 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 45.4424, compared to 43.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.1149 NGN (High: 46.8525 / Low: 43.7376). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0411 NGN (High: 44.9711 / Low: 43.9300).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1149
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0411

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 46.0102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.8460), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1642 (+21.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 46.0102
2017 Avg (February) 37.8460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8525 43.7376 45.5589
February 47.1138 45.2503 46.0102
March 46.8763 45.7803 46.3625
April 46.3902 44.8992 45.8682
May 45.0517 43.3961 44.4823
June 44.9711 43.9300 44.3722
July 44.9498 43.8592 44.3501
August 44.1907 42.5671 43.2743
September 44.8786 42.5679 43.8607
October 44.6667 43.1159 43.9905
November 43.5074 42.2768 42.8853
December 42.8768 41.5100 42.1633