YEARLY HIGH
1.1714 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1726 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4517 NOK

2018 SDG to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.1726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9988 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1277 to the December average rate of 0.1814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1714 was down 13.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,857 NOK
2017 Average 6,233 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 863 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,994.09 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2227
0.0829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5650, compared to 0.3383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6702 NOK (High: 1.1006 / Low: 0.4304). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 NOK (High: 0.1805 / Low: 0.1750).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6702
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6270 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1277) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1876 (-14.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1277
2017 Avg (January) 1.3153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1714 1.0955 1.1277
February 1.1006 0.4304 0.5007
March 0.4357 0.4235 0.4296
April 0.4423 0.4280 0.4334
May 0.4589 0.4430 0.4483
June 0.4552 0.4437 0.4503
July 0.4566 0.4455 0.4516
August 0.4714 0.4540 0.4630
September 0.4680 0.4502 0.4581
October 0.4587 0.1726 0.2979
November 0.1805 0.1750 0.1779
December 0.1844 0.1786 0.1814