2012 NPR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NPR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NPR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 102.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 87.3314.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8202 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5676 to the December average rate of 91.3497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 102.1517 was down 10.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 114.4414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NPR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 96.0119, compared to 91.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3945 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 7.5357 LAK (High: 101.1847 / Low: 93.6490). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8671 LAK (High: 90.7604 / Low: 89.8933).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.2925 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 101.2019) against the same month in 2011 (average: 113.1937), the exchange rate shifted by -11.9918 (-10.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 101.1847 | 93.6490 | 97.5676 |
| February | 102.1517 | 99.2315 | 101.2019 |
| March | 101.1842 | 97.3559 | 99.1529 |
| April | 98.5719 | 94.2438 | 96.4848 |
| May | 94.8533 | 89.1709 | 92.1923 |
| June | 90.6602 | 88.1722 | 89.4718 |
| July | 92.1549 | 87.3314 | 90.5755 |
| August | 90.7604 | 89.8933 | 90.2707 |
| September | 94.9420 | 89.6225 | 91.8371 |
| October | 96.5765 | 92.6355 | 94.3794 |
| November | 93.0023 | 89.8073 | 91.2917 |
| December | 91.9334 | 90.7585 | 91.3497 |