YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0042 NOK

2012 BIF to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0047 was down 10.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 NOK
2011 Average 23 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 18 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.47 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0047
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 NOK (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 NOK (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0046) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-11.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0046
2011 Avg (January) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
February 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
April 0.0045 0.0041 0.0044
May 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
June 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
July 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
September 0.0041 0.0039 0.0039
October 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
November 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
December 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037