YEARLY HIGH
0.3500 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.3042 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3276 NOK

2012 ETB to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.3500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3438 to the December average rate of 0.3078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3500 was down 25.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,750 NOK
2011 Average 1,790 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 1,521 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.30 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3474
0.3043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3342, compared to 0.3210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0183 NOK (High: 0.3450 / Low: 0.3268). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 NOK (High: 0.3327 / Low: 0.3261).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3438) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1164 (-25.29%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3438
2011 Avg (January) 0.4602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3500 0.3349 0.3438
February 0.3359 0.3201 0.3290
March 0.3333 0.3206 0.3271
April 0.3327 0.3261 0.3294
May 0.3450 0.3268 0.3362
June 0.3479 0.3342 0.3400
July 0.3427 0.3356 0.3393
August 0.3351 0.3220 0.3289
September 0.3248 0.3153 0.3190
October 0.3194 0.3106 0.3155
November 0.3187 0.3117 0.3151
December 0.3118 0.3042 0.3078