YEARLY HIGH
1.5690 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.2974 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4122 SZL

2012 NOK to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.5690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.2974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2716 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3464 to the December average rate of 1.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5690 was up 7.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4592, 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 7,845 SZL
2011 Average 6,458 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 6,487 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357.82 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5577
1.3127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to SZL 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 1.3588, compared to 1.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0933 SZL (High: 1.4608 / Low: 1.3674). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 SZL (High: 1.3681 / Low: 1.3346).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0933
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0336 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.5373) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1203 (+8.49%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.5373
2011 Avg (November) 1.4170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3681 1.3346 1.3464
February 1.3654 1.2974 1.3410
March 1.3517 1.3179 1.3331
April 1.3789 1.3397 1.3591
May 1.4030 1.3442 1.3791
June 1.4128 1.3702 1.3940
July 1.3975 1.3365 1.3604
August 1.4608 1.3674 1.4005
September 1.4810 1.4156 1.4425
October 1.5468 1.4541 1.5161
November 1.5690 1.5114 1.5373
December 1.5678 1.5153 1.5371