2018 SBD to NOK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0880 NOK

YEARLY LOW

0.9873 NOK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0329 NOK

2018 SBD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.9873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1007 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0179 to the December average rate of 1.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0880 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,440 NOK

2017 Average 5,292 NOK

Yearly Trough Low 4,936 NOK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.61 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0750

0.9931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0161, compared to 1.0497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0645 NOK (High: 1.0560 / Low: 0.9915). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 NOK (High: 1.0099 / Low: 0.9880).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0645

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+1.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0598

2017 Avg (November) 1.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0560	0.9915	1.0179
February	1.0324	0.9873	1.0104
March	1.0099	0.9880	1.0000
April	1.0293	0.9959	1.0080
May	1.0480	1.0194	1.0341
June	1.0391	1.0137	1.0262
July	1.0406	1.0065	1.0279
August	1.0751	1.0360	1.0576
September	1.0714	1.0274	1.0467
October	1.0506	1.0259	1.0382
November	1.0880	1.0423	1.0598
December	1.0789	1.0489	1.0682