YEARLY HIGH
276.7967 BIF
YEARLY LOW
212.4820 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
241.4289 BIF

2012 NOK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 276.7967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 212.4820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.3147 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.2620 to the December average rate of 271.5922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 276.7967 was up 18.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 234.0345, 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 1,383,984 BIF
2011 Average 1,080,623 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,062,410 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321,573.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

276.9252
212.9289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BIF 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 228.5415, compared to 254.3162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.7747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.5415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.3162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 20.2262 BIF (High: 241.0424 / Low: 220.8162). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6456 BIF (High: 263.9688 / Low: 255.3231).

April Spread (Volatile) ±20.2262
October Spread (Stable) ±8.6456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9451 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 271.5922) against the same month in 2011 (average: 219.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +52.5761 (+24.01%).

2012 Avg (December) 271.5922
2011 Avg (December) 219.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 223.0010 212.4820 218.2620
February 234.4350 221.3741 227.7487
March 232.5914 223.3426 227.6173
April 241.0424 220.8162 228.6799
May 241.1294 230.1801 235.4432
June 237.4554 227.9096 233.4981
July 239.8132 229.9188 235.3396
August 249.0618 240.0478 244.3605
September 259.1312 246.2409 253.3721
October 263.9688 255.3231 259.8645
November 268.1083 255.2550 261.3683
December 276.7967 265.1873 271.5922