YEARLY HIGH
0.1058 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0913 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0962 LSL

2012 NPR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0976 to the December average rate of 0.0986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1058 was up 1.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1040, 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 529 LSL
2011 Average 489 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 457 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.30 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1030
0.0923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to LSL 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 0.0953, compared to 0.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0071 LSL (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.0986). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LSL (High: 0.1014 / Low: 0.0991).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1021) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.10%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1021
2011 Avg (October) 0.1020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0993 0.0946 0.0976
February 0.0991 0.0943 0.0971
March 0.0963 0.0927 0.0945
April 0.0970 0.0921 0.0947
May 0.0961 0.0918 0.0941
June 0.0969 0.0913 0.0938
July 0.0959 0.0919 0.0933
August 0.0955 0.0915 0.0931
September 0.0984 0.0923 0.0950
October 0.1058 0.0986 0.1021
November 0.1014 0.0991 0.1003
December 0.1013 0.0964 0.0986