YEARLY HIGH
0.1793 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1657 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1719 CAD

2012 NOK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1704 to the December average rate of 0.1765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1793 was down 2.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1838, 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 896 CAD
2011 Average 883 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 829 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1774
0.1661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to CAD 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 0.1723, compared to 0.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0080 CAD (High: 0.1793 / Low: 0.1713). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.1758 / Low: 0.1730).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+1.38%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1747
2011 Avg (February) 0.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1723 0.1682 0.1704
February 0.1793 0.1713 0.1747
March 0.1774 0.1709 0.1742
April 0.1749 0.1712 0.1726
May 0.1720 0.1684 0.1708
June 0.1725 0.1693 0.1708
July 0.1708 0.1657 0.1671
August 0.1706 0.1658 0.1681
September 0.1719 0.1684 0.1704
October 0.1756 0.1707 0.1729
November 0.1758 0.1730 0.1743
December 0.1786 0.1741 0.1765