YEARLY HIGH
0.3140 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2866 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2989 TOP

2012 NOK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.3140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.2866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2927 to the December average rate of 0.3100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3140 was down 9.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3475, 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 1,570 TOP
2011 Average 1,567 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,433 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.02 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3117
0.2909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to TOP 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 0.2958, compared to 0.3019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0186 TOP (High: 0.3140 / Low: 0.2954). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 TOP (High: 0.3117 / Low: 0.3073).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.3037) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+1.98%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.3037
2011 Avg (November) 0.2978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2989 0.2884 0.2927
February 0.3051 0.2895 0.2964
March 0.3020 0.2895 0.2958
April 0.2990 0.2931 0.2957
May 0.3022 0.2866 0.2969
June 0.3010 0.2927 0.2973
July 0.3007 0.2889 0.2931
August 0.3023 0.2889 0.2965
September 0.3086 0.2992 0.3033
October 0.3096 0.3007 0.3052
November 0.3140 0.2954 0.3037
December 0.3117 0.3073 0.3100