YEARLY HIGH
5.9789 NOK
YEARLY LOW
5.3109 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6307 NOK

2018 NZD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 5.9789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 5.3109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6680 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7351 to the December average rate of 5.8751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9789 was down 3.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,895 NOK
2017 Average 29,378 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 26,554 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,340.13 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.9237
5.3402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 5.6720, compared to 5.5893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3528 NOK (High: 5.9095 / Low: 5.5567). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0924 NOK (High: 5.5670 / Low: 5.4745).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3528
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.8751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0843 (+1.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.8751
2017 Avg (December) 5.7908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8143 5.6479 5.7351
February 5.7814 5.6340 5.7230
March 5.6934 5.5584 5.6340
April 5.7451 5.6202 5.6785
May 5.7303 5.5574 5.6291
June 5.7186 5.5131 5.6326
July 5.5670 5.4745 5.5218
August 5.6321 5.4969 5.5596
September 5.5499 5.3702 5.4475
October 5.5137 5.3109 5.3888
November 5.9095 5.5567 5.7432
December 5.9789 5.8078 5.8751