YEARLY HIGH
1.2802 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1480 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2265 SBD

2012 NOK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.2802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 1.1480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1322 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2334 to the December average rate of 1.2643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2802 was down 11.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4529, 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 6,401 SBD
2011 Average 6,796 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,740 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2743
1.1551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SBD 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 1.2251, compared to 1.2279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0736 SBD (High: 1.2727 / Low: 1.1991). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 SBD (High: 1.2500 / Low: 1.2315).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0736
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.2523) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1154 (-8.44%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.2523
2011 Avg (March) 1.3677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2727 1.1991 1.2334
February 1.2570 1.2155 1.2347
March 1.2802 1.2325 1.2523
April 1.2500 1.2315 1.2393
May 1.2435 1.2045 1.2257
June 1.1768 1.1480 1.1650
July 1.2040 1.1574 1.1828
August 1.2195 1.1708 1.1965
September 1.2506 1.2095 1.2338
October 1.2729 1.2272 1.2482
November 1.2655 1.2234 1.2416
December 1.2753 1.2469 1.2643