YEARLY HIGH
0.4633 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4243 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4436 PLN

2018 NOK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.4633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4314 to the December average rate of 0.4368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4633 was down 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4893, 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 2,316 PLN
2017 Average 2,282 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,121 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.86 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4572
0.4284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to PLN 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 0.4398, compared to 0.4473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0150 PLN (High: 0.4633 / Low: 0.4482). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 PLN (High: 0.4557 / Low: 0.4519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.4548) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.95%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.4548
2017 Avg (July) 0.4505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4342 0.4243 0.4314
February 0.4346 0.4279 0.4308
March 0.4460 0.4337 0.4394
April 0.4378 0.4316 0.4354
May 0.4546 0.4398 0.4478
June 0.4605 0.4486 0.4543
July 0.4633 0.4482 0.4548
August 0.4509 0.4378 0.4451
September 0.4531 0.4416 0.4471
October 0.4557 0.4519 0.4538
November 0.4536 0.4405 0.4463
December 0.4436 0.4286 0.4368