2013 NPR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 NPR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the NPR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 17.7133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 14.0903.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6230 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3440 to the December average rate of 15.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.7133 was down 8.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.2585, 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 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.1300, compared to 15.2173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9127 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.4075 LBP (High: 15.6057 / Low: 14.1982). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2882 LBP (High: 17.3977 / Low: 17.1096).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9168 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 17.4705) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.0864), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6159 (-8.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6411 | 17.0773 | 17.3440 |
| February | 17.7133 | 17.2967 | 17.4705 |
| March | 17.3977 | 17.1096 | 17.2908 |
| April | 17.4485 | 17.1564 | 17.3059 |
| May | 17.4459 | 16.6986 | 17.1429 |
| June | 16.6864 | 15.6935 | 16.2261 |
| July | 16.0330 | 15.5333 | 15.8073 |
| August | 15.6057 | 14.1982 | 15.0918 |
| September | 15.1856 | 14.0903 | 14.8074 |
| October | 15.4245 | 15.1310 | 15.3168 |
| November | 15.2825 | 14.9239 | 15.0793 |
| December | 15.3941 | 15.0803 | 15.2013 |