YEARLY HIGH
3.9590 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.7131 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8197 NOK

2012 BAM to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.9590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 3.7131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2459 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9213 to the December average rate of 3.7602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9590 was down 3.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,795 NOK
2011 Average 19,909 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 18,565 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,229.55 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9395
3.7218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 3.8690, compared to 3.7704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1221 NOK (High: 3.9072 / Low: 3.7851). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0345 NOK (High: 3.8872 / Low: 3.8527).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1221
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0700 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.9213) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9979), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0765 (-1.91%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.9213
2011 Avg (January) 3.9979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9590 3.9004 3.9213
February 3.9077 3.8098 3.8584
March 3.9072 3.7851 3.8479
April 3.8872 3.8527 3.8681
May 3.8941 3.8369 3.8649
June 3.8932 3.8227 3.8533
July 3.8513 3.7610 3.8099
August 3.7925 3.7131 3.7399
September 3.8221 3.7208 3.7773
October 3.8198 3.7588 3.7842
November 3.7684 3.7268 3.7507
December 3.7782 3.7407 3.7602