2018 NOK to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1309 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1140 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1230 USD

2018 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1265 to the December average rate of 0.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1309 was up 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1293, 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 654 USD

2017 Average 605 USD

Yearly Trough Low 570 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.28 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1300

0.1145

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NOK to USD 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 0.1262, compared to 0.1198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1262

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0082 USD (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1220). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 USD (High: 0.1248 / Low: 0.1221).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+6.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1276

2017 Avg (February) 0.1201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1301	0.1220	0.1265
February	0.1309	0.1253	0.1276
March	0.1303	0.1272	0.1287
April	0.1289	0.1248	0.1275
May	0.1251	0.1206	0.1235
June	0.1248	0.1221	0.1232
July	0.1247	0.1216	0.1230
August	0.1223	0.1179	0.1199
September	0.1234	0.1183	0.1211
October	0.1228	0.1186	0.1211
November	0.1199	0.1163	0.1180
December	0.1176	0.1140	0.1158