YEARLY HIGH
0.6547 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5931 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6263 QAR

2012 NOK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.6547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.5931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0616 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6120 to the December average rate of 0.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6547 was down 5.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6950, 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 3,274 QAR
2011 Average 3,251 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,966 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.90 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6535
0.5955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to QAR 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 0.6236, compared to 0.6289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0381 QAR (High: 0.6360 / Low: 0.5979). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 QAR (High: 0.6547 / Low: 0.6416).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6487) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0297 (+4.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6487
2011 Avg (December) 0.6189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6268 0.6012 0.6120
February 0.6535 0.6246 0.6375
March 0.6510 0.6276 0.6384
April 0.6407 0.6274 0.6328
May 0.6360 0.5979 0.6160
June 0.6166 0.5931 0.6050
July 0.6100 0.5950 0.6003
August 0.6284 0.6033 0.6165
September 0.6416 0.6233 0.6337
October 0.6472 0.6307 0.6379
November 0.6434 0.6292 0.6363
December 0.6547 0.6416 0.6487