YEARLY HIGH
0.4008 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3357 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3647 GMD

2012 NPR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.4008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3615 to the December average rate of 0.3549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4008 was down 0.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4039, 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 2,004 GMD
2011 Average 1,907 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,678 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.61 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4000
0.3409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to GMD 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 0.3633, compared to 0.3661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0538 GMD (High: 0.3948 / Low: 0.3410). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 GMD (High: 0.3615 / Low: 0.3520).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0538
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0420 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3950) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+5.40%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3950
2011 Avg (October) 0.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3824 0.3357 0.3615
February 0.3941 0.3677 0.3848
March 0.3909 0.3679 0.3793
April 0.3693 0.3522 0.3582
May 0.3603 0.3388 0.3504
June 0.3525 0.3398 0.3458
July 0.3615 0.3520 0.3557
August 0.3773 0.3531 0.3586
September 0.3904 0.3695 0.3793
October 0.4008 0.3898 0.3950
November 0.3948 0.3410 0.3530
December 0.3716 0.3432 0.3549