YEARLY HIGH
150.2623 IRR
YEARLY LOW
129.6923 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.5072 IRR

2012 NPR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 150.2623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 129.6923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5700 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.1233 to the December average rate of 140.5681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 150.2623 was down 7.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 162.3687, 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 751,311 IRR
2011 Average 712,781 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 648,462 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,849.85 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

148.6930
136.0715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to IRR 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 142.3946, compared to 140.6198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.3946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.6198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 13.3604 IRR (High: 143.0527 / Low: 129.6923). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5329 IRR (High: 139.0618 / Low: 137.5289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.3604
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5329

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.7746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 146.8419) against the same month in 2011 (average: 145.7524), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0895 (+0.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 146.8419
2011 Avg (March) 145.7524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.0527 129.6923 137.1233
February 150.0932 143.2291 147.6412
March 150.2623 144.1788 146.8419
April 146.1210 140.2009 143.8678
May 145.9850 136.7744 141.6016
June 139.0299 135.4579 137.2917
July 141.3797 137.3277 138.9633
August 139.0618 137.5289 138.2579
September 145.4967 137.2427 140.7237
October 148.2089 142.1863 144.9902
November 143.2931 137.6482 140.2157
December 141.8097 139.3655 140.5681