YEARLY HIGH
3.9604 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.7126 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8198 NOK

2012 BGN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.9604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 3.7126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2478 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9212 to the December average rate of 3.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9604 was down 3.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,802 NOK
2011 Average 19,923 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 18,563 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,238.87 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9393
3.7222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 3.8685, compared to 3.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1132 NOK (High: 3.8991 / Low: 3.7859). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 NOK (High: 3.7808 / Low: 3.7473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1132
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0708 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.9212) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0807 (-2.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.9212
2011 Avg (January) 4.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9604 3.8974 3.9212
February 3.9092 3.8167 3.8573
March 3.8991 3.7859 3.8463
April 3.8891 3.8494 3.8681
May 3.9099 3.8494 3.8702
June 3.8821 3.8186 3.8476
July 3.8535 3.7685 3.8111
August 3.7910 3.7126 3.7402
September 3.8188 3.7246 3.7750
October 3.8188 3.7663 3.7858
November 3.7699 3.7284 3.7516
December 3.7808 3.7473 3.7632