YEARLY HIGH
0.1132 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1047 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1085 GBP

2012 NOK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 0.1047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1084 to the December average rate of 0.1104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1132 was down 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1161, 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 566 GBP
2011 Average 557 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 524 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.45 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1113
0.1052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to GBP 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 0.1086, compared to 0.1084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0047 GBP (High: 0.1132 / Low: 0.1085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.1112 / Low: 0.1097).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1108) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.32%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1108
2011 Avg (February) 0.1083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1095 0.1075 0.1084
February 0.1132 0.1085 0.1108
March 0.1130 0.1093 0.1108
April 0.1102 0.1074 0.1086
May 0.1077 0.1047 0.1063
June 0.1079 0.1061 0.1069
July 0.1071 0.1048 0.1057
August 0.1088 0.1066 0.1077
September 0.1091 0.1072 0.1081
October 0.1104 0.1076 0.1090
November 0.1104 0.1088 0.1095
December 0.1112 0.1097 0.1104