YEARLY HIGH
2.3337 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.0770 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2051 NOK

2012 PEN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 2.3337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2.0770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2567 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2090 to the December average rate of 2.1868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3337 was up 4.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,668 NOK
2011 Average 10,176 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 10,385 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283.30 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3185
2.1106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to NOK 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 2.1838, compared to 2.2264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0931 NOK (High: 2.3337 / Low: 2.2405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 NOK (High: 2.2212 / Low: 2.1873).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0931
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.3011) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3153 (+15.88%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.3011
2011 Avg (July) 1.9858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2482 2.1573 2.2090
February 2.1665 2.0770 2.1279
March 2.1712 2.0920 2.1343
April 2.1801 2.1277 2.1649
May 2.2487 2.1676 2.2165
June 2.2768 2.2278 2.2505
July 2.3337 2.2405 2.3011
August 2.2900 2.2187 2.2570
September 2.2384 2.1865 2.2073
October 2.2361 2.1782 2.2041
November 2.2212 2.1873 2.2020
December 2.2036 2.1661 2.1868