YEARLY HIGH
0.3537 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3081 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3324 XCD

2018 NOK to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.3081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0456 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3419 to the December average rate of 0.3130, 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 0.3537 was up 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3496, 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 1,768 XCD
2017 Average 1,636 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,541 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.78 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3514
0.3095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to XCD 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 0.3410, compared to 0.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 XCD (High: 0.3517 / Low: 0.3297). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 XCD (High: 0.3373 / Low: 0.3299).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+6.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3449
2017 Avg (February) 0.3245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3517 0.3297 0.3419
February 0.3537 0.3387 0.3449
March 0.3522 0.3438 0.3479
April 0.3483 0.3373 0.3445
May 0.3382 0.3259 0.3338
June 0.3373 0.3299 0.3329
July 0.3370 0.3286 0.3324
August 0.3307 0.3187 0.3239
September 0.3334 0.3197 0.3274
October 0.3318 0.3204 0.3272
November 0.3239 0.3144 0.3189
December 0.3179 0.3081 0.3130