YEARLY HIGH
0.8107 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.7081 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7624 NOK

2012 BWP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.8107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.7081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1026 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7983 to the December average rate of 0.7150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8107 was down 10.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,054 NOK
2011 Average 4,093 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 3,541 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.02 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8066
0.7066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.7814, compared to 0.7434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0375 NOK (High: 0.8107 / Low: 0.7733). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 NOK (High: 0.7193 / Low: 0.7081).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7890) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0554 (-6.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7890
2011 Avg (February) 0.8444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8062 0.7907 0.7983
February 0.8107 0.7733 0.7890
March 0.7958 0.7758 0.7859
April 0.7833 0.7628 0.7737
May 0.7803 0.7653 0.7725
June 0.7805 0.7592 0.7691
July 0.7956 0.7724 0.7844
August 0.7801 0.7434 0.7654
September 0.7570 0.7457 0.7497
October 0.7442 0.7156 0.7270
November 0.7273 0.7082 0.7193
December 0.7193 0.7081 0.7150