YEARLY HIGH
90.2603 XAF
YEARLY LOW
84.6203 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.7409 XAF

2012 NOK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 90.2603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 84.6203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6400 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.4349 to the December average rate of 89.1287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 90.2603 was up 2.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 88.1780, 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 451,302 XAF
2011 Average 424,023 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 423,101 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,200.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

90.0148
85.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to XAF 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 86.6007, compared to 88.8810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 2.7389 XAF (High: 88.4897 / Low: 85.7508). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7211 XAF (High: 86.9564 / Low: 86.2353).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7389
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8934 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 89.5984) against the same month in 2011 (average: 84.1189), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4796 (+6.51%).

2012 Avg (August) 89.5984
2011 Avg (August) 84.1189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.8979 84.6203 85.4349
February 87.9709 85.7690 86.8273
March 88.4897 85.7508 87.0797
April 86.9564 86.2353 86.6158
May 87.3104 86.0174 86.6776
June 87.6762 86.0281 86.9688
July 89.0711 87.0517 87.9345
August 90.2603 88.5822 89.5984
September 90.0401 87.6506 88.7050
October 89.1842 87.8204 88.5700
November 89.9308 88.9603 89.3495
December 89.5937 88.6700 89.1287