YEARLY HIGH
5.7948 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.8537 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8281 SDG

2018 NOK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 5.7948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9411 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8871 to the December average rate of 5.5131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 521.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7948 was up 569.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8654, 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 28,974 SDG
2017 Average 4,017 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,268 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,705.68 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.0956
0.4136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SDG 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 2.0171, compared to 3.6391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6146 SDG (High: 5.7948 / Low: 2.1802). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 SDG (High: 2.2446 / Low: 2.1900).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6146
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.1412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8352), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3060 (+395.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.1412
2017 Avg (October) 0.8352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9129 0.8537 0.8871
February 2.3236 0.9086 2.1287
March 2.3611 2.2949 2.3280
April 2.3364 2.2609 2.3074
May 2.2572 2.1793 2.2309
June 2.2537 2.1969 2.2207
July 2.2446 2.1900 2.2146
August 2.2026 2.1212 2.1601
September 2.2215 2.1365 2.1833
October 5.7948 2.1802 4.1412
November 5.7137 5.5399 5.6221
December 5.6004 5.4222 5.5131