YEARLY HIGH
0.7708 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.6373 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7102 NOK

2012 LSL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.6373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1335 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7425 to the December average rate of 0.6508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7708 was down 13.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,854 NOK
2011 Average 3,884 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 3,187 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 667.39 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7605
0.6406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.7362, compared to 0.6842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0470 NOK (High: 0.7315 / Low: 0.6845). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 NOK (High: 0.7492 / Low: 0.7309).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0510 (-6.40%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7460
2011 Avg (February) 0.7970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7492 0.7309 0.7425
February 0.7708 0.7324 0.7460
March 0.7588 0.7397 0.7505
April 0.7465 0.7251 0.7354
May 0.7438 0.7128 0.7251
June 0.7300 0.7090 0.7177
July 0.7485 0.7156 0.7352
August 0.7315 0.6845 0.7144
September 0.7065 0.6876 0.6942
October 0.6877 0.6465 0.6598
November 0.6616 0.6373 0.6506
December 0.6610 0.6378 0.6508