YEARLY HIGH
0.4815 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4285 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4537 PEN

2012 NOK to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.4285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4528 to the December average rate of 0.4573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4815 was down 11.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5421, 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 2,407 PEN
2011 Average 2,461 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,143 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.76 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4736
0.4311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to PEN 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 0.4581, compared to 0.4493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0199 PEN (High: 0.4815 / Low: 0.4616). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 PEN (High: 0.4572 / Low: 0.4502).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4700) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-2.91%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4700
2011 Avg (February) 0.4841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4635 0.4448 0.4528
February 0.4815 0.4616 0.4700
March 0.4780 0.4606 0.4686
April 0.4700 0.4587 0.4619
May 0.4613 0.4447 0.4512
June 0.4489 0.4392 0.4444
July 0.4463 0.4285 0.4346
August 0.4507 0.4367 0.4431
September 0.4574 0.4468 0.4530
October 0.4591 0.4472 0.4537
November 0.4572 0.4502 0.4541
December 0.4617 0.4538 0.4573