YEARLY HIGH
12.2150 NOK
YEARLY LOW
11.1223 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5357 NOK

2018 XDR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 12.2150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11.1223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0927 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3704 to the December average rate of 12.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.2150 was up 2.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.8966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,075 NOK
2017 Average 57,308 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 55,612 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,463.31 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.0848
11.2117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.4062, compared to 11.6653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4892 NOK (High: 11.6737 / Low: 11.1845). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2029 NOK (High: 11.5169 / Low: 11.3140).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4892
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2029

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0979 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.0121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2465 (+2.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.0121
2017 Avg (December) 11.7656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6737 11.1845 11.3704
February 11.5255 11.1223 11.3823
March 11.4584 11.1573 11.2844
April 11.5333 11.2979 11.3758
May 11.6993 11.4235 11.5435
June 11.6044 11.3664 11.4806
July 11.5169 11.3140 11.4227
August 11.8268 11.4681 11.6715
September 11.8463 11.3733 11.5750
October 11.7118 11.3936 11.5213
November 11.9596 11.6345 11.7891
December 12.2150 11.8283 12.0121