YEARLY HIGH
1.5193 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.4325 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4847 MAD

2012 NOK to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.5193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0868 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4478 to the December average rate of 1.5131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5193 was up 1.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4912, 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 7,596 MAD
2011 Average 7,223 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,162 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.01 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5197
1.4412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to MAD 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 1.4679, compared to 1.5016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0446 MAD (High: 1.5064 / Low: 1.4618). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 MAD (High: 1.5193 / Low: 1.5077).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.5131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0745 (+5.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.5131
2011 Avg (December) 1.4387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4596 1.4325 1.4478
February 1.4976 1.4561 1.4769
March 1.5064 1.4618 1.4814
April 1.4782 1.4655 1.4722
May 1.4769 1.4543 1.4647
June 1.4756 1.4476 1.4645
July 1.4891 1.4619 1.4759
August 1.5173 1.4851 1.5055
September 1.5163 1.4901 1.5019
October 1.5105 1.4878 1.5013
November 1.5182 1.5013 1.5118
December 1.5193 1.5077 1.5131