YEARLY HIGH
165.9179 CDF
YEARLY LOW
149.1719 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.2351 CDF

2012 NOK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 165.9179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 149.1719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7460 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.2386 to the December average rate of 164.8901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 165.9179 was down 4.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 173.7497, 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 829,590 CDF
2011 Average 814,085 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 745,860 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,729.87 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

166.1816
150.6839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to CDF 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 156.7731, compared to 159.6972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.7731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.6972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 9.0417 CDF (High: 159.2567 / Low: 150.2150). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9268 CDF (High: 165.9179 / Low: 163.9911).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.0417
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9268

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 4.2679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 164.8901) against the same month in 2011 (average: 153.7800), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1101 (+7.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 164.8901
2011 Avg (December) 153.7800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.2567 150.2150 153.2386
February 163.9885 156.3613 160.3101
March 163.4882 157.8863 160.6604
April 162.5765 157.3983 159.1950
May 159.3416 151.0267 154.9271
June 155.9750 149.1719 152.3071
July 153.8049 149.9287 151.9753
August 159.8345 152.8827 156.5073
September 162.7840 158.5846 160.8572
October 164.1036 160.3531 162.0409
November 164.4444 159.6424 161.9121
December 165.9179 163.9911 164.8901