YEARLY HIGH
5.1133 NPR
YEARLY LOW
4.5114 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8039 NPR

2012 ETB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 5.1133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 4.5114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6019 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7437 to the December average rate of 4.7964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.1133 was down 8.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.6163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,567 NPR
2011 Average 23,534 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 22,557 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,009.48 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.0997
4.4935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.7680, compared to 4.8398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3824 NPR (High: 4.9408 / Low: 4.5585). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 NPR (High: 4.8213 / Low: 4.7682).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3824
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1996 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 5.0491) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8022 (+18.89%).

2012 Avg (June) 5.0491
2011 Avg (June) 4.2470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9408 4.5585 4.7437
February 4.6167 4.5114 4.5440
March 4.6995 4.5257 4.6125
April 4.8108 4.6465 4.7294
May 5.0873 4.7951 4.9292
June 5.1133 5.0055 5.0491
July 4.9899 4.8752 4.9442
August 4.9739 4.9170 4.9438
September 4.9637 4.6742 4.8381
October 4.7685 4.5943 4.6867
November 4.9007 4.7459 4.8295
December 4.8213 4.7682 4.7964