YEARLY HIGH
2.5347 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.1887 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3600 SCR

2012 NOK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.5347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 2.1887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3460 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3338 to the December average rate of 2.3324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5347 was up 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3811, 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 12,673 SCR
2011 Average 11,115 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 10,943 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,730.10 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4942
2.2231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SCR 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 2.4148, compared to 2.3051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2190 SCR (High: 2.4448 / Low: 2.2258). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 SCR (High: 2.2869 / Low: 2.2338).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.4532) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3026 (+14.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.4532
2011 Avg (February) 2.1506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4448 2.2258 2.3338
February 2.5347 2.3867 2.4532
March 2.5043 2.4072 2.4716
April 2.5156 2.3939 2.4379
May 2.4711 2.3404 2.3919
June 2.4586 2.3323 2.4005
July 2.4740 2.3095 2.3969
August 2.3402 2.1887 2.2456
September 2.2869 2.2338 2.2647
October 2.3339 2.2730 2.2960
November 2.3256 2.2652 2.2949
December 2.3573 2.3032 2.3324