YEARLY HIGH
0.0803 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0690 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0745 NOK

2018 NPR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0777 to the December average rate of 0.0764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0803 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 402 NOK
2017 Average 397 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 345 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.94 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0784
0.0694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to NOK 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 0.0755, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0060 NOK (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0711). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 NOK (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0737).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0777) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0777
2017 Avg (January) 0.0777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0803 0.0756 0.0777
February 0.0774 0.0749 0.0761
March 0.0754 0.0737 0.0747
April 0.0757 0.0739 0.0747
May 0.0763 0.0738 0.0750
June 0.0762 0.0740 0.0749
July 0.0747 0.0728 0.0740
August 0.0760 0.0737 0.0750
September 0.0739 0.0698 0.0716
October 0.0715 0.0690 0.0701
November 0.0771 0.0711 0.0738
December 0.0782 0.0744 0.0764