2012 NOK to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NOK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NOK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 161.8493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 146.6331.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2162 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.2801 to the December average rate of 160.3460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 161.8493 was up 1.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 159.8158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NOK to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 154.1587, compared to 155.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2946 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.4197 KPW (High: 157.2312 / Low: 147.8115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2574 KPW (High: 161.8493 / Low: 158.5919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.1622 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 160.3460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 114.5666), the exchange rate shifted by +45.7794 (+39.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 154.9393 | 148.5974 | 151.2801 |
| February | 161.5383 | 154.3835 | 157.5991 |
| March | 160.9263 | 155.1582 | 157.8111 |
| April | 158.3786 | 155.1060 | 156.4365 |
| May | 157.2312 | 147.8115 | 152.2743 |
| June | 152.4152 | 146.6331 | 149.5513 |
| July | 150.8040 | 147.0875 | 148.3625 |
| August | 155.3347 | 149.1283 | 152.3940 |
| September | 158.5987 | 154.0510 | 156.6512 |
| October | 159.9935 | 155.9068 | 157.6737 |
| November | 159.2156 | 155.5187 | 157.2924 |
| December | 161.8493 | 158.5919 | 160.3460 |