YEARLY HIGH
1035.0847 SLL
YEARLY LOW
769.5744 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
947.8479 SLL

2018 NOK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 1035.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 769.5744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 265.5103 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 969.6656 to the December average rate of 971.8045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1035.0847 was up 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 974.9838, 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 5,175,423 SLL
2017 Average 4,526,878 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,847,872 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,327,551.30 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1039.2997
763.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SLL 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 954.0919, compared to 941.6040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.4878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 954.0919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 941.6040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 236.5886 SLL (High: 1008.0252 / Low: 771.4366). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7119 SLL (High: 998.6568 / Low: 976.9449).

August Spread (Volatile) ±236.5886
March Spread (Stable) ±21.7119

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 116.0342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -116.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1016.2775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 963.9187), the exchange rate shifted by +52.3588 (+5.43%).

2018 Avg (September) 1016.2775
2017 Avg (September) 963.9187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 997.5682 933.4162 969.6656
February 1003.3244 962.6265 979.4067
March 998.6568 976.9449 988.1543
April 996.0312 963.6351 980.7775
May 974.5637 943.7779 961.2906
June 972.1687 769.5744 845.2564
July 801.2137 771.6176 786.0556
August 1008.0252 771.4366 869.6881
September 1035.0847 992.6208 1016.2775
October 1030.1936 994.8066 1015.8364
November 1005.5853 975.9323 989.9620
December 986.9311 956.5069 971.8045