2012 LKR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7496 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.6142 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6698 NPR

2012 LKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1354 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7210 to the December average rate of 0.6827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7496 was down 0.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,748 NPR

2011 Average 3,349 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 3,071 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 677.17 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7291

0.6323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.6707, compared to 0.6689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0559 NPR (High: 0.7496 / Low: 0.6937). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 NPR (High: 0.6800 / Low: 0.6677).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0559

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7210) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0790 (+12.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7210

2011 Avg (January) 0.6421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7496	0.6937	0.7210
February	0.6930	0.6472	0.6722
March	0.6631	0.6142	0.6404
April	0.6526	0.6270	0.6422
May	0.6862	0.6496	0.6708
June	0.6833	0.6692	0.6775
July	0.6820	0.6490	0.6662
August	0.6800	0.6677	0.6723
September	0.6738	0.6517	0.6622
October	0.6670	0.6413	0.6570
November	0.6834	0.6609	0.6731
December	0.6945	0.6694	0.6827