YEARLY HIGH
0.1817 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1455 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1612 SCR

2012 NPR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1693 to the December average rate of 0.1497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1817 was up 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1782, 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 909 SCR
2011 Average 842 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 728 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.22 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1804
0.1465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SCR 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 0.1694, compared to 0.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0233 SCR (High: 0.1793 / Low: 0.1560). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SCR (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1484).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1776) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+2.63%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1776
2011 Avg (February) 0.1730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1793 0.1560 0.1693
February 0.1817 0.1736 0.1776
March 0.1789 0.1708 0.1753
April 0.1766 0.1647 0.1698
May 0.1703 0.1579 0.1632
June 0.1657 0.1558 0.1616
July 0.1696 0.1579 0.1645
August 0.1579 0.1458 0.1494
September 0.1549 0.1455 0.1494
October 0.1581 0.1514 0.1546
November 0.1530 0.1479 0.1497
December 0.1507 0.1484 0.1497