YEARLY HIGH
0.4569 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.3945 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4242 NOK

2012 SCR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.4569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4288 to the December average rate of 0.4288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4569 was down 5.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,284 NOK
2011 Average 2,251 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 1,973 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.86 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4496
0.4006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4144, compared to 0.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0402 NOK (High: 0.4493 / Low: 0.4090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 NOK (High: 0.4342 / Low: 0.4242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.4455) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.35%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.4455
2011 Avg (August) 0.4439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4493 0.4090 0.4288
February 0.4190 0.3945 0.4078
March 0.4154 0.3993 0.4046
April 0.4177 0.3975 0.4103
May 0.4273 0.4047 0.4182
June 0.4288 0.4067 0.4167
July 0.4330 0.4042 0.4174
August 0.4569 0.4273 0.4455
September 0.4477 0.4373 0.4416
October 0.4400 0.4285 0.4356
November 0.4415 0.4300 0.4358
December 0.4342 0.4242 0.4288