2012 SAR to NOK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SAR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SAR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.6367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.4829.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1538 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5867 to the December average rate of 1.4967, 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 1.6367 was up 2.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SAR to NOK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5577, compared to 1.5449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0973 NOK (High: 1.6236 / Low: 1.5263). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 NOK (High: 1.5132 / Low: 1.4829).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0636 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.6049) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1538 (+10.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6150 | 1.5489 | 1.5867 |
| February | 1.5545 | 1.4857 | 1.5231 |
| March | 1.5468 | 1.4913 | 1.5209 |
| April | 1.5473 | 1.5152 | 1.5342 |
| May | 1.6236 | 1.5263 | 1.5765 |
| June | 1.6367 | 1.5745 | 1.6049 |
| July | 1.6316 | 1.5914 | 1.6176 |
| August | 1.6091 | 1.5452 | 1.5751 |
| September | 1.5578 | 1.5132 | 1.5320 |
| October | 1.5393 | 1.5000 | 1.5222 |
| November | 1.5432 | 1.5074 | 1.5258 |
| December | 1.5132 | 1.4829 | 1.4967 |