YEARLY HIGH
19.2585 LBP
YEARLY LOW
16.6097 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6646 LBP

2012 NPR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 19.2585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 16.6097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6488 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3605 to the December average rate of 17.2183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.2585 was down 10.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.4859, 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 96,292 LBP
2011 Average 102,049 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 83,048 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,244.02 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.3107
16.6186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to LBP 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 18.1037, compared to 17.2256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.4208 LBP (High: 19.0634 / Low: 17.6426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1886 LBP (High: 17.0459 / Low: 16.8573).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4208
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1886

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 0.8551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 19.0864) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.1224), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0360 (-9.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 19.0864
2011 Avg (February) 21.1224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0634 17.6426 18.3605
February 19.2585 18.7387 19.0864
March 19.1388 18.3989 18.7227
April 18.5919 17.8894 18.2324
May 17.9045 16.7669 17.3773
June 17.0307 16.6097 16.8430
July 17.3608 16.8492 17.0216
August 17.0459 16.8573 16.9504
September 17.8348 16.8575 17.2686
October 18.1437 17.4015 17.7342
November 17.4890 16.9004 17.1604
December 17.3682 17.1008 17.2183