YEARLY HIGH
6.0489 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.7829 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3501 GMD

2012 NOK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 6.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.7829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2660 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9840 to the December average rate of 5.5313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.0489 was up 11.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.4382, 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 30,244 GMD
2011 Average 25,157 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 23,914 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,329.91 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.9561
4.8956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to GMD 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 5.1779, compared to 5.5224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.7938 GMD (High: 5.9846 / Low: 5.1908). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1809 GMD (High: 5.8291 / Low: 5.6482).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7938
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4585 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 5.8677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.1423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7254 (+14.11%).

2012 Avg (October) 5.8677
2011 Avg (October) 5.1423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1723 4.7829 4.9840
February 5.5628 5.0973 5.3154
March 5.4831 5.2177 5.3495
April 5.2784 4.9965 5.1439
May 5.2733 5.0069 5.1377
June 5.3256 4.9310 5.1368
July 5.2650 5.0699 5.1836
August 5.7822 5.2581 5.3908
September 5.8291 5.6482 5.7518
October 6.0489 5.7400 5.8677
November 5.9846 5.1908 5.4091
December 5.8454 5.2971 5.5313