YEARLY HIGH
142.7122 NPR
YEARLY LOW
123.3499 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.3055 NPR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 713,561 NPR
2011 Average 593,336 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 616,749 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,811.40 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

142.7558
123.1075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.4177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.1933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.6911
August Spread (Stable) ±2.8549

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0568 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 141.1184
2011 Avg (December) 130.9191

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