YEARLY HIGH
90.3677 XOF
YEARLY LOW
84.5418 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.7667 XOF

2012 NOK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 90.3677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 84.5418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8260 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.4438 to the December average rate of 89.1358, 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 90.3677 was up 4.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 86.4664, 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 451,839 XOF
2011 Average 420,914 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 422,709 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,129.76 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

90.0504
85.0250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to XOF 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 86.6295, compared to 88.9039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.9039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 2.8427 XOF (High: 88.5492 / Low: 85.7065). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9106 XOF (High: 87.1631 / Low: 86.2525).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8427
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 89.6317) against the same month in 2011 (average: 84.1788), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4528 (+6.48%).

2012 Avg (August) 89.6317
2011 Avg (August) 84.1788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.7732 84.5418 85.4438
February 88.1061 85.6701 86.9091
March 88.5492 85.7065 87.1216
April 87.1631 86.2525 86.6717
May 87.1923 86.0226 86.6511
June 87.6251 86.1815 86.9800
July 88.9903 87.0486 87.9321
August 90.3677 88.6449 89.6317
September 90.0123 87.6018 88.7567
October 89.2206 87.8974 88.5871
November 89.8997 88.8776 89.3803
December 89.5909 88.6552 89.1358