YEARLY HIGH
59.4647 NPR
YEARLY LOW
52.2516 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0354 NPR

2012 BAM to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 59.4647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 52.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2132 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.1012 to the December average rate of 58.5912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 59.4647 was up 3.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.6682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 297,324 NPR
2011 Average 262,982 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 261,258 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,065.89 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

59.1205
52.7695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to NPR 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 55.1858, compared to 56.8850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.1858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.7005 NPR (High: 56.6805 / Low: 52.9801). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3886 NPR (High: 57.4662 / Low: 56.0775).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7005
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 58.5912) against the same month in 2011 (average: 56.4831), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1082 (+3.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 58.5912
2011 Avg (December) 56.4831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.6805 52.9801 54.1012
February 54.9053 52.2516 53.2988
March 55.6864 53.0562 54.2701
April 56.8519 54.4704 55.5437
May 57.4662 56.0775 56.6670
June 58.1608 56.0164 57.2344
July 56.8521 54.8030 55.5202
August 57.0482 55.4464 56.2178
September 58.6257 55.5203 57.2859
October 57.2891 54.9966 56.2075
November 58.9765 56.5786 57.4874
December 59.4647 57.5940 58.5912