YEARLY HIGH
741.1599 PYG
YEARLY LOW
675.4163 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
704.5507 PYG

2018 NOK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 741.1599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 675.4163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.7436 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 714.2755 to the December average rate of 686.4249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 741.1599 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 739.7441, 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 3,705,799 PYG
2017 Average 3,410,208 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 3,377,082 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328,717.75 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

723.7776
683.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to PYG 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 707.2587, compared to 701.8427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 707.2587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 701.8427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 56.7563 PYG (High: 737.2214 / Low: 680.4651). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6422 PYG (High: 712.0380 / Low: 696.3958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±56.7563
July Spread (Stable) ±15.6422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 19.6491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 714.5755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 686.3566), the exchange rate shifted by +28.2189 (+4.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 714.5755
2017 Avg (February) 686.3566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 737.2214 680.4651 714.2755
February 741.1599 701.2070 714.5755
March 725.6152 695.3321 710.4463
April 714.8437 693.8143 706.6706
May 707.9215 684.0915 696.0589
June 711.2708 693.8431 701.5251
July 712.0380 696.3958 703.1156
August 701.6959 678.0111 691.3309
September 724.3172 691.5828 709.0704
October 731.5081 713.0338 720.3819
November 717.0456 688.0534 700.7328
December 696.1768 675.4163 686.4249