YEARLY HIGH
0.0823 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0695 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0758 NPR

2012 KRW to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0718 to the December average rate of 0.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0823 was up 10.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411,713 NPR
2011 Average 334,225 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 347,326 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,386.71 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0824
0.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0730, compared to 0.0787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0049 NPR (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0743). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 NPR (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0779).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+11.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0813
2011 Avg (December) 0.0731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0742 0.0701 0.0718
February 0.0714 0.0695 0.0702
March 0.0721 0.0705 0.0714
April 0.0745 0.0715 0.0728
May 0.0761 0.0740 0.0749
June 0.0784 0.0749 0.0768
July 0.0790 0.0764 0.0774
August 0.0792 0.0779 0.0784
September 0.0787 0.0758 0.0776
October 0.0792 0.0743 0.0767
November 0.0819 0.0789 0.0806
December 0.0823 0.0804 0.0813