2012 NOK to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NOK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NOK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 9.8896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 8.3778.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5119 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6054 to the December average rate of 9.7387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.8896 was up 7.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.1653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NOK to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9237, compared to 9.1929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2692 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8041 BTN (High: 9.2215 / Low: 8.4175). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3147 BTN (High: 9.8896 / Low: 9.5749).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4887 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 9.7387) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.9182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8206 (+9.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9837 | 8.4081 | 8.6054 |
| February | 8.9708 | 8.3778 | 8.6259 |
| March | 8.9862 | 8.6061 | 8.8279 |
| April | 9.1911 | 8.7922 | 8.9848 |
| May | 9.3502 | 9.0273 | 9.1967 |
| June | 9.5789 | 9.0737 | 9.3014 |
| July | 9.2215 | 8.4175 | 8.8126 |
| August | 8.8830 | 8.5393 | 8.7091 |
| September | 9.4715 | 8.7387 | 9.0350 |
| October | 9.5097 | 8.7283 | 9.2811 |
| November | 9.8441 | 9.3771 | 9.5807 |
| December | 9.8896 | 9.5749 | 9.7387 |