YEARLY HIGH
142.6831 NPR
YEARLY LOW
123.3798 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.3020 NPR

2012 GBP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 142.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 123.3798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3033 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.3269 to the December average rate of 141.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 142.6831 was up 6.97% 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 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 713,416 NPR
2011 Average 593,342 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 616,899 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,516.46 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

142.7353
123.0709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 131.4139, compared to 139.1901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.4139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.1901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 8.8238 NPR (High: 133.0309 / Low: 124.2071). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7515 NPR (High: 141.0003 / Low: 138.2488).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.8238
August Spread (Stable) ±2.7515

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 4.0455 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 141.0966) against the same month in 2011 (average: 130.8952), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2014 (+7.79%).

2012 Avg (December) 141.0966
2011 Avg (December) 130.8952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.0309 124.2071 127.3269
February 127.5529 123.3798 124.7096
March 130.4547 124.7026 127.2955
April 136.6470 129.2743 132.2503
May 140.3641 135.9577 137.9787
June 141.3898 135.8743 138.9226
July 139.9457 135.6560 137.9041
August 141.0003 138.2488 139.5225
September 142.5418 136.6312 140.3473
October 139.0647 133.6802 136.3018
November 142.4680 138.0613 139.9681
December 142.6831 139.5790 141.0966