YEARLY HIGH
2.2004 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.7768 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9322 NPR

2013 KGS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 2.2004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.7768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4236 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8275 to the December average rate of 2.0104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2004 was up 10.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9956, 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 11,002 NPR
2012 Average 9,146 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 8,884 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,118.06 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1150
1.7741
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 1.8333, compared to 2.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2059 NPR (High: 2.1859 / Low: 1.9799). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 NPR (High: 2.0762 / Low: 2.0356).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2059
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0618 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 2.0865) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1839 (+9.67%).

2013 Avg (September) 2.0865
2012 Avg (September) 1.9027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8630 1.7831 1.8275
February 1.8304 1.7768 1.8025
March 1.8481 1.8070 1.8209
April 1.8293 1.7816 1.8045
May 1.8758 1.7924 1.8233
June 1.9818 1.8645 1.9212
July 1.9945 1.9232 1.9564
August 2.1859 1.9799 2.0558
September 2.2004 2.0307 2.0865
October 2.0518 2.0075 2.0247
November 2.0762 2.0356 2.0527
December 2.0420 1.9788 2.0104