YEARLY HIGH
0.0127 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0110 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0117 CAD

2012 NPR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0127 was down 9.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0142, 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 64 CAD
2011 Average 67 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 55 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.70 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0128
0.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to CAD 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 0.0121, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0113).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0126) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-8.78%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0126
2011 Avg (February) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0119 0.0124
February 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
March 0.0126 0.0121 0.0124
April 0.0123 0.0117 0.0120
May 0.0118 0.0115 0.0117
June 0.0118 0.0113 0.0115
July 0.0117 0.0112 0.0115
August 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112
September 0.0116 0.0110 0.0112
October 0.0119 0.0115 0.0116
November 0.0116 0.0112 0.0114
December 0.0114 0.0113 0.0113