2012 FKP to NPR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 FKP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the FKP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 142.7122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 123.3499.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3623 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.3337 to the December average rate of 141.1184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 142.7122 was up 6.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 133.3854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
FKP to NPR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 131.4177, compared to 139.1933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7757 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 8.6911 NPR (High: 132.9595 / Low: 124.2684). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8549 NPR (High: 140.9369 / Low: 138.0820).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0568 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 141.1184) against the same month in 2011 (average: 130.9191), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1993 (+7.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 132.9595 | 124.2684 | 127.3337 |
| February | 127.9851 | 123.3499 | 124.7449 |
| March | 130.4448 | 124.7026 | 127.3020 |
| April | 136.7070 | 129.2439 | 132.2316 |
| May | 140.3641 | 135.9880 | 137.9751 |
| June | 141.3898 | 135.8925 | 138.9188 |
| July | 139.9260 | 135.6774 | 137.9067 |
| August | 140.9369 | 138.0820 | 139.5069 |
| September | 142.6200 | 136.6312 | 140.3536 |
| October | 139.3489 | 133.7653 | 136.2968 |
| November | 142.4482 | 138.0613 | 139.9776 |
| December | 142.7122 | 139.5790 | 141.1184 |