YEARLY HIGH
0.4751 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.4454 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4619 LTL

2012 NOK to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.4751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4498 to the December average rate of 0.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4751 was up 4.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4564, 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 2,376 LTL
2011 Average 2,215 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 2,227 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.44 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4739
0.4476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LTL 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 0.4559, compared to 0.4679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0137 LTL (High: 0.4658 / Low: 0.4522). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 LTL (High: 0.4709 / Low: 0.4670).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.4717) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+6.49%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.4717
2011 Avg (August) 0.4429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4519 0.4454 0.4498
February 0.4621 0.4512 0.4572
March 0.4658 0.4522 0.4585
April 0.4578 0.4537 0.4560
May 0.4589 0.4521 0.4561
June 0.4614 0.4537 0.4580
July 0.4681 0.4582 0.4630
August 0.4751 0.4659 0.4717
September 0.4735 0.4621 0.4672
October 0.4690 0.4623 0.4661
November 0.4730 0.4683 0.4704
December 0.4709 0.4670 0.4689