YEARLY HIGH
15.5344 JPY
YEARLY LOW
12.6738 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7366 JPY

2012 NOK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.5344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 12.6738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8606 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9355 to the December average rate of 14.9290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.5344 was down 1.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.7363, 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 77,672 JPY
2011 Average 71,191 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 63,369 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,303.05 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.1284
12.7362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to JPY 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 13.6596, compared to 13.8136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.4721 JPY (High: 14.5318 / Low: 13.0597). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3142 JPY (High: 13.7853 / Low: 13.4712).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4721
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3142

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 0.6510 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 14.9290) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.2276), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7014 (+12.86%).

2012 Avg (December) 14.9290
2011 Avg (December) 13.2276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3229 12.6738 12.9355
February 14.5318 13.0597 13.7594
March 14.6003 14.2313 14.4659
April 14.5527 13.9267 14.1369
May 14.0019 12.8913 13.4860
June 13.5062 12.7238 13.1738
July 13.3626 12.8113 13.0240
August 13.5255 12.9660 13.3265
September 13.7853 13.4712 13.6074
October 14.0962 13.6144 13.8395
November 14.5575 13.7724 14.1551
December 15.5344 14.5199 14.9290