YEARLY HIGH
16.3427 PKR
YEARLY LOW
13.4702 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9111 PKR

2018 NOK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 16.3427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8725 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9990 to the December average rate of 16.1029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.3427 was up 19.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.6520, 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 81,713 PKR
2017 Average 63,746 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 67,351 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,362.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.3133
13.7886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to PKR 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 14.3749, compared to 15.4474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.4307 PKR (High: 16.3005 / Low: 14.8698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4105 PKR (High: 16.0196 / Low: 15.6091).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4307
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5431 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 16.1029) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0783), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0247 (+23.13%).

2018 Avg (December) 16.1029
2017 Avg (December) 13.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3876 13.4702 13.9990
February 14.4789 13.8862 14.1250
March 15.0500 14.1161 14.4694
April 14.9029 14.4518 14.7402
May 14.4702 13.9630 14.2880
June 15.0277 14.1218 14.6277
July 15.8841 14.8962 15.3198
August 15.1100 14.4739 14.7767
September 15.2265 14.5782 14.9427
October 16.3005 14.8698 15.7367
November 16.0196 15.6091 15.8056
December 16.3427 15.6170 16.1029