YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0819 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0867 XDR

2018 NOK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0880 to the December average rate of 0.0833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0899 was down 1.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0916, 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 450 XDR
2017 Average 436 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 409 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.21 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0892
0.0827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to XDR 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 0.0877, compared to 0.0858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 XDR (High: 0.0894 / Low: 0.0857). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 XDR (High: 0.0884 / Low: 0.0868).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0879
2017 Avg (February) 0.0886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0894 0.0857 0.0880
February 0.0899 0.0868 0.0879
March 0.0896 0.0873 0.0886
April 0.0885 0.0867 0.0879
May 0.0875 0.0855 0.0866
June 0.0880 0.0862 0.0871
July 0.0884 0.0868 0.0875
August 0.0872 0.0846 0.0857
September 0.0879 0.0844 0.0864
October 0.0878 0.0854 0.0868
November 0.0860 0.0836 0.0848
December 0.0845 0.0819 0.0833