YEARLY HIGH
0.5865 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5423 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5594 PLN

2012 NOK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.5865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.5423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5697 to the December average rate of 0.5561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5865 was down 0.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5900, 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 2,932 PLN
2011 Average 2,644 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,712 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.73 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5722
0.5466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to PLN 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 0.5601, compared to 0.5586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0368 PLN (High: 0.5865 / Low: 0.5497). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 PLN (High: 0.5594 / Low: 0.5504).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5697) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0721 (+14.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5697
2011 Avg (January) 0.4976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5865 0.5497 0.5697
February 0.5615 0.5475 0.5539
March 0.5595 0.5423 0.5488
April 0.5573 0.5457 0.5517
May 0.5832 0.5498 0.5666
June 0.5825 0.5620 0.5701
July 0.5718 0.5537 0.5610
August 0.5763 0.5466 0.5585
September 0.5753 0.5441 0.5584
October 0.5594 0.5504 0.5544
November 0.5708 0.5555 0.5631
December 0.5627 0.5513 0.5561