YEARLY HIGH
0.8711 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.7811 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8159 NOK

2012 SBD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.7811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0899 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8110 to the December average rate of 0.7910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8711 was up 10.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,355 NOK
2011 Average 3,682 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 3,906 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.64 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8652
0.7842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.8168, compared to 0.8150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0482 NOK (High: 0.8339 / Low: 0.7857). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 NOK (High: 0.8120 / Low: 0.8000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.8584) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1363 (+18.88%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.8584
2011 Avg (June) 0.7221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8339 0.7857 0.8110
February 0.8227 0.7956 0.8101
March 0.8113 0.7811 0.7986
April 0.8120 0.8000 0.8069
May 0.8302 0.8042 0.8159
June 0.8711 0.8497 0.8584
July 0.8640 0.8306 0.8457
August 0.8541 0.8200 0.8359
September 0.8268 0.7996 0.8106
October 0.8149 0.7856 0.8012
November 0.8174 0.7902 0.8055
December 0.8020 0.7841 0.7910