YEARLY HIGH
1.6860 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.5274 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5979 NOK

2012 QAR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.6860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.5274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1586 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6343 to the December average rate of 1.5417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6860 was up 2.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,430 NOK
2011 Average 7,699 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 7,637 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792.88 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6782
1.5293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.6045, compared to 1.5912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1002 NOK (High: 1.6725 / Low: 1.5723). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 NOK (High: 1.5587 / Low: 1.5274).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.6532) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1581 (+10.58%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.6532
2011 Avg (June) 1.4950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6635 1.5955 1.6343
February 1.6011 1.5303 1.5689
March 1.5933 1.5361 1.5667
April 1.5938 1.5608 1.5803
May 1.6725 1.5723 1.6239
June 1.6860 1.6219 1.6532
July 1.6806 1.6393 1.6658
August 1.6575 1.5913 1.6222
September 1.6045 1.5586 1.5780
October 1.5855 1.5452 1.5678
November 1.5893 1.5541 1.5717
December 1.5587 1.5274 1.5417