YEARLY HIGH
0.5991 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5011 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5481 KGS

2012 NPR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.5991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.5011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0980 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5689 to the December average rate of 0.5420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5991 was down 11.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6732, 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 2,996 KGS
2011 Average 3,124 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,505 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.07 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6016
0.4983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to KGS 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 0.5632, compared to 0.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0536 KGS (High: 0.5556 / Low: 0.5020). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 KGS (High: 0.5465 / Low: 0.5382).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5930) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6659), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-10.95%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5930
2011 Avg (February) 0.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5926 0.5431 0.5689
February 0.5991 0.5814 0.5930
March 0.5940 0.5680 0.5801
April 0.5753 0.5567 0.5664
May 0.5581 0.5228 0.5431
June 0.5339 0.5200 0.5276
July 0.5437 0.5055 0.5278
August 0.5114 0.5011 0.5069
September 0.5556 0.5020 0.5264
October 0.5683 0.5455 0.5554
November 0.5475 0.5320 0.5390
December 0.5465 0.5382 0.5420