2012 NPR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0880 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0761 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0815 BOB

2012 NPR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0840 to the December average rate of 0.0799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0880 was down 11.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 440 BOB

2011 Average 472 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 380 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.88 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0884

0.0766

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BOB 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 0.0830, compared to 0.0799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0069 BOB (High: 0.0875 / Low: 0.0806). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.0791 / Low: 0.0782).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-11.15%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0874

2011 Avg (February) 0.0984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0875	0.0806	0.0840
February	0.0880	0.0857	0.0874
March	0.0878	0.0841	0.0858
April	0.0851	0.0818	0.0834
May	0.0821	0.0769	0.0797
June	0.0784	0.0761	0.0776
July	0.0802	0.0781	0.0789
August	0.0791	0.0782	0.0786
September	0.0827	0.0782	0.0801
October	0.0841	0.0809	0.0824
November	0.0812	0.0785	0.0797
December	0.0804	0.0794	0.0799