YEARLY HIGH
0.1652 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1568 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1612 CHF

2012 NOK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.1652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1577 to the December average rate of 0.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1652 was down 1.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1686, 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 826 CHF
2011 Average 791 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 784 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.06 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1648
0.1570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to CHF 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 0.1590, compared to 0.1634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 CHF (High: 0.1627 / Low: 0.1578). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CHF (High: 0.1593 / Low: 0.1580).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1641) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+3.61%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1641
2011 Avg (December) 0.1584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1587 0.1568 0.1577
February 0.1617 0.1573 0.1597
March 0.1627 0.1578 0.1601
April 0.1593 0.1580 0.1587
May 0.1598 0.1576 0.1587
June 0.1605 0.1575 0.1592
July 0.1630 0.1595 0.1611
August 0.1652 0.1622 0.1641
September 0.1650 0.1624 0.1636
October 0.1642 0.1620 0.1633
November 0.1652 0.1634 0.1642
December 0.1652 0.1633 0.1641