YEARLY HIGH
8.5273 KGS
YEARLY LOW
7.4503 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0328 KGS

2012 NOK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 8.5273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 7.4503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0770 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8458 to the December average rate of 8.4445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.5273 was down 4.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.9245, 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 42,637 KGS
2011 Average 41,172 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 37,252 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,385.02 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.5269
7.5379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to KGS 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 8.0251, compared to 8.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.5891 KGS (High: 8.2652 / Low: 7.6761). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1446 KGS (High: 8.2028 / Low: 8.0582).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5891
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1446

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 0.1706 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 8.4445) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.9226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5218 (+6.59%).

2012 Avg (December) 8.4445
2011 Avg (December) 7.9226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0315 7.7231 7.8458
February 8.4140 8.0303 8.1912
March 8.3639 8.0290 8.1820
April 8.2028 8.0582 8.1324
May 8.1850 7.7084 7.9618
June 7.9711 7.6508 7.8372
July 7.9010 7.4503 7.6901
August 7.7117 7.4779 7.6203
September 8.2652 7.6761 7.9786
October 8.3744 8.1578 8.2489
November 8.3660 8.1721 8.2604
December 8.5273 8.3291 8.4445