YEARLY HIGH
1.6256 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.5735 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5993 NPR

2012 INR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.6256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.5735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6041 to the December average rate of 1.6002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6256 was down 0.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 406,388 NPR
2011 Average 396,937 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 393,367 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,021.59 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6050
1.5942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5994, compared to 1.5993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0439 NPR (High: 1.6174 / Low: 1.5735). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 NPR (High: 1.6062 / Low: 1.5936).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.6035) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+2.28%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.6035
2011 Avg (February) 1.5678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6179 1.5923 1.6041
February 1.6256 1.5922 1.6035
March 1.6187 1.5773 1.5981
April 1.6043 1.5897 1.5979
May 1.6174 1.5735 1.5951
June 1.6135 1.5868 1.5978
July 1.6079 1.5761 1.5963
August 1.6080 1.5915 1.5990
September 1.6184 1.5944 1.6017
October 1.6113 1.5902 1.5980
November 1.6088 1.5935 1.6003
December 1.6062 1.5936 1.6002