2012 KGS to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9956 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.6691 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8287 NPR

2012 KGS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.9956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 1.6691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7590 to the December average rate of 1.8452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9956 was up 8.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,978 NPR

2011 Average 8,033 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 8,346 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.41 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0013

1.6579

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.7788, compared to 1.8787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1921 NPR (High: 1.9919 / Low: 1.7998). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 NPR (High: 1.8582 / Low: 1.8297).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1921

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.9727) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3481 (+21.43%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.9727

2011 Avg (August) 1.6246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8414	1.6874	1.7590
February	1.7200	1.6691	1.6865
March	1.7605	1.6834	1.7239
April	1.7963	1.7382	1.7657
May	1.9128	1.7918	1.8421
June	1.9233	1.8730	1.8953
July	1.9781	1.8392	1.8956
August	1.9956	1.9552	1.9727
September	1.9919	1.7998	1.9027
October	1.8331	1.7597	1.8007
November	1.8799	1.8264	1.8554
December	1.8582	1.8297	1.8452