2012 NOK to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5691 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.2973 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4120 LSL

2012 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.5691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.2973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2717 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3468 to the December average rate of 1.5367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5691 was up 7.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4594, 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 7,845 LSL

2011 Average 6,458 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,487 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,358.54 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5578

1.3120

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LSL 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 1.3588, compared to 1.4652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0938 LSL (High: 1.4609 / Low: 1.3671). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 LSL (High: 1.3682 / Low: 1.3348).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0938

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.5374) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1196 (+8.44%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.5374

2011 Avg (November) 1.4177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3682	1.3348	1.3468
February	1.3654	1.2973	1.3409
March	1.3519	1.3178	1.3325
April	1.3791	1.3396	1.3599
May	1.4030	1.3444	1.3794
June	1.4104	1.3699	1.3935
July	1.3974	1.3359	1.3602
August	1.4609	1.3671	1.4003
September	1.4544	1.4155	1.4405
October	1.5468	1.4541	1.5159
November	1.5691	1.5114	1.5374
December	1.5678	1.5128	1.5367