2012 NPR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0908 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0771 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0837 SBD

2012 NPR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0894 to the December average rate of 0.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0908 was down 19.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1131, 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 454 SBD

2011 Average 516 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 386 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.39 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0905

0.0773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SBD 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 0.0860, compared to 0.0814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0051 SBD (High: 0.0844 / Low: 0.0793). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0788).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0894) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0194 (-17.86%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0894

2011 Avg (February) 0.1088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0908	0.0882	0.0894
February	0.0908	0.0873	0.0894
March	0.0906	0.0870	0.0888
April	0.0876	0.0845	0.0863
May	0.0850	0.0817	0.0836
June	0.0812	0.0771	0.0784
July	0.0834	0.0792	0.0812
August	0.0800	0.0788	0.0796
September	0.0844	0.0793	0.0814
October	0.0864	0.0822	0.0841
November	0.0831	0.0796	0.0810
December	0.0821	0.0804	0.0811