YEARLY HIGH
0.8875 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.7943 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8379 NOK

2012 BOB to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.8875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.7943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0932 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8631 to the December average rate of 0.8034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8875 was up 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,437 NOK
2011 Average 4,022 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 3,971 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466.10 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8764
0.7967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.8461, compared to 0.8297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0440 NOK (High: 0.8754 / Low: 0.8315). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 NOK (High: 0.8281 / Low: 0.8105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0440
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.8680) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0865 (+11.07%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.8680
2011 Avg (June) 0.7815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8798 0.8436 0.8631
February 0.8450 0.8066 0.8283
March 0.8407 0.8122 0.8264
April 0.8420 0.8224 0.8347
May 0.8754 0.8315 0.8560
June 0.8875 0.8513 0.8680
July 0.8807 0.8529 0.8698
August 0.8615 0.8295 0.8460
September 0.8376 0.8133 0.8234
October 0.8274 0.8042 0.8171
November 0.8281 0.8105 0.8187
December 0.8126 0.7943 0.8034