YEARLY HIGH
1.2590 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.1268 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1943 BOB

2012 NOK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.1268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1322 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1588 to the December average rate of 1.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2590 was down 5.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3379, 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 6,295 BOB
2011 Average 6,223 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 5,634 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 661.21 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2543
1.1403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BOB 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 1.1826, compared to 1.2061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0604 BOB (High: 1.2027 / Low: 1.1423). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 BOB (High: 1.2338 / Low: 1.2075).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2448) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0727 (+6.20%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2448
2011 Avg (December) 1.1721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1853 1.1366 1.1588
February 1.2398 1.1835 1.2075
March 1.2313 1.1895 1.2102
April 1.2159 1.1876 1.1981
May 1.2027 1.1423 1.1686
June 1.1747 1.1268 1.1522
July 1.1725 1.1355 1.1498
August 1.2055 1.1608 1.1822
September 1.2295 1.1939 1.2145
October 1.2434 1.2086 1.2240
November 1.2338 1.2075 1.2215
December 1.2590 1.2306 1.2448