2013 BOB to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5321 NPR

YEARLY LOW

12.1784 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4836 NPR

2013 BOB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 15.5321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 12.1784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3537 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4253 to the December average rate of 14.3248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.5321 was up 18.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.1457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,660 NPR

2012 Average 61,476 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 60,892 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,768.40 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.0316

12.0746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 12.6034, compared to 14.3638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.4024 NPR (High: 15.4049 / Low: 14.0024). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2084 NPR (High: 12.5770 / Low: 12.3687).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4024

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5192 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 14.7852) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.4889), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2963 (+18.39%).

2013 Avg (September) 14.7852

2012 Avg (September) 12.4889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6204	12.2018	12.4253
February	12.4522	12.1784	12.3210
March	12.5770	12.3687	12.4581
April	12.5586	12.3434	12.4518
May	12.9449	12.3433	12.5669
June	13.9338	12.9481	13.3972
July	14.0924	13.6556	13.8405
August	15.4049	14.0024	14.5015
September	15.5321	14.3926	14.7852
October	14.4364	14.1599	14.2660
November	14.6359	14.2814	14.4651
December	14.4549	14.1528	14.3248