2012 NPR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6358 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.5755 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6174 BTN

2012 NPR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.6358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.5755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6238 to the December average rate of 0.6250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6358 was down 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6497, 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 3,179 BTN

2011 Average 3,150 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,878 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.25 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6321

0.5746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BTN 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 0.6255, compared to 0.6092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0564 BTN (High: 0.6329 / Low: 0.5765). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BTN (High: 0.6287 / Low: 0.6241).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0564

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.6273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.47%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.6273

2011 Avg (May) 0.6243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6291	0.6176	0.6238
February	0.6274	0.6206	0.6244
March	0.6333	0.6209	0.6259
April	0.6287	0.6241	0.6257
May	0.6358	0.6187	0.6273
June	0.6305	0.6207	0.6262
July	0.6329	0.5765	0.6048
August	0.5818	0.5755	0.5794
September	0.6269	0.5784	0.5960
October	0.6274	0.5979	0.6248
November	0.6276	0.6228	0.6251
December	0.6278	0.6224	0.6250