2012 NOK to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1798 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1629 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1720 USD

2012 NOK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.1629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1681 to the December average rate of 0.1782, 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 0.1798 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1909, 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 899 USD

2011 Average 893 USD

Yearly Trough Low 815 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.53 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1795

0.1635

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to USD 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 0.1713, compared to 0.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0105 USD (High: 0.1747 / Low: 0.1642). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.1798 / Low: 0.1762).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1782) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+4.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1782

2011 Avg (December) 0.1700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1722	0.1651	0.1681
February	0.1795	0.1715	0.1751
March	0.1788	0.1724	0.1753
April	0.1760	0.1723	0.1738
May	0.1747	0.1642	0.1692
June	0.1694	0.1629	0.1662
July	0.1676	0.1634	0.1648
August	0.1726	0.1657	0.1693
September	0.1762	0.1712	0.1741
October	0.1778	0.1732	0.1752
November	0.1769	0.1728	0.1748
December	0.1798	0.1762	0.1782