YEARLY HIGH
3.2456 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.8276 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0119 NOK

2018 XCD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 3.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.8276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4181 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9260 to the December average rate of 3.1949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2456 was up 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,228 NOK
2017 Average 15,297 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 14,138 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,090.36 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2270
2.8424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.9339, compared to 3.0898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1900 NOK (High: 3.0331 / Low: 2.8431). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0670 NOK (High: 3.0315 / Low: 2.9646).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1900
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0670

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 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.1949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1196 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.1949
2017 Avg (December) 3.0753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0331 2.8431 2.9260
February 2.9521 2.8276 2.8994
March 2.9089 2.8397 2.8745
April 2.9646 2.8713 2.9032
May 3.0684 2.9567 2.9963
June 3.0315 2.9646 3.0044
July 3.0437 2.9673 3.0089
August 3.1382 3.0243 3.0873
September 3.1276 2.9992 3.0554
October 3.1207 3.0135 3.0563
November 3.1810 3.0872 3.1363
December 3.2456 3.1456 3.1949