YEARLY HIGH
23.0931 ISK
YEARLY LOW
20.0561 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5160 ISK

2012 NOK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 23.0931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 20.0561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0369 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7828 to the December average rate of 22.5754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.0931 was up 7.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.5551, 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 115,465 ISK
2011 Average 103,561 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 100,281 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,184.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.7985
20.1206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to ISK 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 21.5326, compared to 21.4994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.4244 ISK (High: 22.5292 / Low: 21.1048). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3519 ISK (High: 22.2644 / Low: 21.9125).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4244
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5521 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 22.5754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.5508), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0246 (+9.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 22.5754
2011 Avg (December) 20.5508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1527 20.4669 20.7828
February 22.5292 21.1048 21.5953
March 22.4793 21.8328 22.1335
April 22.2644 21.9125 22.0255
May 21.9848 21.2233 21.4733
June 21.5595 20.8644 21.1851
July 21.1174 20.0561 20.7539
August 21.0578 20.0616 20.3438
September 21.7674 21.0142 21.3584
October 22.3316 21.4004 21.7347
November 22.4510 22.0497 22.2305
December 23.0931 22.1467 22.5754