YEARLY HIGH
0.7668 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.6362 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7101 NOK

2012 ZAR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.6362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1306 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7429 to the December average rate of 0.6506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7668 was down 13.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,342 NOK
2011 Average 38,760 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 31,810 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,531.90 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7603
0.6399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.7362, compared to 0.6841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0481 NOK (High: 0.7340 / Low: 0.6860). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 NOK (High: 0.7585 / Low: 0.7423).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7462) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0513 (-6.43%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7462
2011 Avg (February) 0.7974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7489 0.7308 0.7429
February 0.7668 0.7319 0.7462
March 0.7585 0.7423 0.7502
April 0.7477 0.7249 0.7350
May 0.7429 0.7124 0.7257
June 0.7281 0.7089 0.7169
July 0.7474 0.7172 0.7359
August 0.7340 0.6860 0.7152
September 0.7066 0.6886 0.6943
October 0.6859 0.6426 0.6587
November 0.6631 0.6362 0.6499
December 0.6587 0.6367 0.6506