YEARLY HIGH
0.3597 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3259 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3440 BBD

2012 NOK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.3597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.3259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0338 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3362 to the December average rate of 0.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3597 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,798 BBD
2011 Average 1,786 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,629 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.07 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3590
0.3270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to BBD 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 0.3426, compared to 0.3455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0209 BBD (High: 0.3494 / Low: 0.3285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 BBD (High: 0.3597 / Low: 0.3524).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+4.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3563
2011 Avg (December) 0.3400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3443 0.3302 0.3362
February 0.3590 0.3431 0.3502
March 0.3576 0.3448 0.3507
April 0.3520 0.3447 0.3476
May 0.3494 0.3285 0.3384
June 0.3387 0.3259 0.3323
July 0.3351 0.3269 0.3297
August 0.3452 0.3314 0.3387
September 0.3524 0.3423 0.3481
October 0.3555 0.3465 0.3504
November 0.3538 0.3456 0.3495
December 0.3597 0.3524 0.3563