YEARLY HIGH
0.1730 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1575 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1661 AUD

2012 NOK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.1575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1616 to the December average rate of 0.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1730 was down 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 865 AUD
2011 Average 865 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 787 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.78 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1714
0.1589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to AUD 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 0.1659, compared to 0.1663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0089 AUD (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1582). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AUD (High: 0.1686 / Low: 0.1659).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1703) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-2.38%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1703
2011 Avg (October) 0.1744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1639 0.1601 0.1616
February 0.1676 0.1600 0.1634
March 0.1689 0.1641 0.1663
April 0.1699 0.1661 0.1678
May 0.1713 0.1683 0.1696
June 0.1687 0.1639 0.1666
July 0.1639 0.1575 0.1600
August 0.1671 0.1582 0.1616
September 0.1686 0.1659 0.1673
October 0.1730 0.1671 0.1703
November 0.1693 0.1663 0.1681
December 0.1730 0.1681 0.1704