YEARLY HIGH
0.0506 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0458 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0482 KWD

2012 NOK to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0469 to the December average rate of 0.0501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0506 was down 3.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0524, 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 253 KWD
2011 Average 247 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 229 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.86 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0505
0.0460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to KWD 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 0.0477, compared to 0.0486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 KWD (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0461).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0501) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+6.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0501
2011 Avg (December) 0.0472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0478 0.0462 0.0469
February 0.0498 0.0476 0.0486
March 0.0498 0.0481 0.0488
April 0.0489 0.0479 0.0484
May 0.0486 0.0461 0.0472
June 0.0473 0.0458 0.0466
July 0.0469 0.0461 0.0464
August 0.0487 0.0467 0.0478
September 0.0494 0.0483 0.0489
October 0.0499 0.0487 0.0492
November 0.0499 0.0488 0.0493
December 0.0506 0.0496 0.0501