YEARLY HIGH
1.0025 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.8737 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9303 NOK

2018 SVC to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.8737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9039 to the December average rate of 0.9868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0025 was up 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,013 NOK
2017 Average 4,726 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 4,368 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644.24 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9967
0.8780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.9062, compared to 0.9545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0603 NOK (High: 0.9388 / Low: 0.8785). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 NOK (High: 0.9360 / Low: 0.9154).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+3.93%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9868
2017 Avg (December) 0.9495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9388 0.8785 0.9039
February 0.9114 0.8737 0.8953
March 0.8984 0.8777 0.8879
April 0.9150 0.8869 0.8968
May 0.9474 0.9135 0.9253
June 0.9360 0.9154 0.9278
July 0.9394 0.9168 0.9293
August 0.9698 0.9339 0.9539
September 0.9650 0.9262 0.9435
October 0.9618 0.9308 0.9442
November 0.9827 0.9529 0.9692
December 1.0025 0.9714 0.9868