YEARLY HIGH
270.9054 LBP
YEARLY LOW
245.2846 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.9118 LBP

2012 NOK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 270.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 245.2846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6208 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 253.2110 to the December average rate of 268.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 270.9054 was down 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 287.3997, 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 1,354,527 LBP
2011 Average 1,345,605 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,226,423 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,104.18 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

270.3016
246.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LBP 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 257.9369, compared to 259.8866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.9369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.8866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 15.7982 LBP (High: 263.0129 / Low: 247.2147). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4779 LBP (High: 265.1081 / Low: 259.6303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.7982
April Spread (Stable) ±5.4779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 7.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 268.2783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 256.1110), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1673 (+4.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 268.2783
2011 Avg (December) 256.1110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 259.3082 248.7356 253.2110
February 270.3972 258.3351 263.6644
March 269.3727 259.6745 264.0548
April 265.1081 259.6303 261.7706
May 263.0129 247.2147 254.7504
June 254.9568 245.2846 250.1704
July 252.3183 245.8136 248.0452
August 259.8518 250.3108 254.8047
September 264.9870 257.5324 261.8322
October 267.2565 260.1955 263.3734
November 265.7214 259.9637 262.9860
December 270.9054 265.1326 268.2783