YEARLY HIGH
14.5023 NPR
YEARLY LOW
12.4468 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4360 NPR

2018 NOK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 14.5023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.4468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0556 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8784 to the December average rate of 13.0935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5023 was up 8.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3636, 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 72,512 NPR
2017 Average 63,036 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 62,234 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,277.80 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3968
12.7404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to NPR 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 13.2494, compared to 13.6226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0935 NPR (High: 14.0598 / Low: 12.9664). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2900 NPR (High: 13.5611 / Low: 13.2711).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0935
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2900

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 0.6931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 14.2588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2391 (+9.52%).

2018 Avg (October) 14.2588
2017 Avg (October) 13.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2274 12.4468 12.8784
February 13.3544 12.9207 13.1461
March 13.5611 13.2711 13.3932
April 13.5303 13.2036 13.3911
May 13.5423 13.1011 13.3339
June 13.5051 13.1166 13.3539
July 13.7279 13.3872 13.5123
August 13.5687 13.1664 13.3387
September 14.3196 13.5233 13.9664
October 14.5023 13.9805 14.2588
November 14.0598 12.9664 13.5658
December 13.4396 12.7859 13.0935