YEARLY HIGH
10.9508 NPR
YEARLY LOW
9.4539 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4062 NPR

2012 LSL to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 10.9508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 9.4539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4969 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2428 to the December average rate of 10.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9508 was up 1.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,754 NPR
2011 Average 51,199 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 47,269 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,484.66 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.8314
9.7056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.4971, compared to 10.3152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.6847 NPR (High: 10.1386 / Low: 9.4539). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2346 NPR (High: 10.0933 / Low: 9.8587).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6847
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7301 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 10.6606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0711 (+0.67%).

2012 Avg (June) 10.6606
2011 Avg (June) 10.5895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5702 10.0743 10.2428
February 10.6057 10.0905 10.3036
March 10.7830 10.3889 10.5845
April 10.8525 10.3064 10.5601
May 10.8888 10.4108 10.6311
June 10.9508 10.3184 10.6606
July 10.8757 10.4273 10.7140
August 10.9252 10.4735 10.7376
September 10.8341 10.1652 10.5294
October 10.1386 9.4539 9.7994
November 10.0933 9.8587 9.9698
December 10.3766 9.8698 10.1408