YEARLY HIGH
0.0992 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0910 HKD

2012 NPR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0992 was down 10.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1109, 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 496 HKD
2011 Average 527 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 428 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0995
0.0857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to HKD 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 0.0933, compared to 0.0888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0072 HKD (High: 0.0982 / Low: 0.0910). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HKD (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0865).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0983) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1094), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-10.14%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0983
2011 Avg (February) 0.1094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0982 0.0910 0.0946
February 0.0992 0.0965 0.0983
March 0.0986 0.0949 0.0965
April 0.0958 0.0922 0.0940
May 0.0923 0.0865 0.0896
June 0.0878 0.0856 0.0868
July 0.0893 0.0869 0.0877
August 0.0878 0.0865 0.0874
September 0.0917 0.0870 0.0890
October 0.0938 0.0897 0.0914
November 0.0900 0.0872 0.0884
December 0.0893 0.0879 0.0886