YEARLY HIGH
2.1928 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.9473 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0809 MDL

2012 NOK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.9473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2455 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9814 to the December average rate of 2.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1928 was up 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1873, 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 10,964 MDL
2011 Average 10,453 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 9,737 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,227.60 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1880
1.9626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to MDL 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 2.0316, compared to 2.1302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0837 MDL (High: 2.1214 / Low: 2.0377). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 MDL (High: 2.1928 / Low: 2.1566).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0837
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.1692) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1718 (+8.60%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.1692
2011 Avg (December) 1.9974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0285 1.9473 1.9814
February 2.1214 2.0377 2.0713
March 2.1114 2.0431 2.0750
April 2.0809 2.0254 2.0437
May 2.0454 1.9802 2.0070
June 2.0477 1.9651 2.0110
July 2.0761 2.0128 2.0414
August 2.1477 2.0857 2.1132
September 2.1776 2.1239 2.1571
October 2.1689 2.1199 2.1442
November 2.1874 2.1280 2.1563
December 2.1928 2.1566 2.1692