2012 NPR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8058 SOS

YEARLY LOW

17.6848 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0293 SOS

2012 NPR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 20.8058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 17.6848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1209 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8533 to the December average rate of 18.4436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.8058 was down 10.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.2602, 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 104,029 SOS

2011 Average 109,325 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 88,424 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,604.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.8497

17.8556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SOS 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 19.5175, compared to 18.5412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5175

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.4255 SOS (High: 20.5732 / Low: 19.1477). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2292 SOS (High: 18.4070 / Low: 18.1779).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4255

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2292

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 0.9828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 20.6002) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.4931), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8929 (-8.42%).

2012 Avg (February) 20.6002

2011 Avg (February) 22.4931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.5732	19.1477	19.8533
February	20.8058	20.2277	20.6002
March	20.6222	19.8713	20.2104
April	20.1038	19.1615	19.6593
May	19.3360	17.9627	18.6765
June	18.3300	17.6848	18.1051
July	18.6336	18.2106	18.3505
August	18.4070	18.1779	18.2968
September	19.2329	18.1669	18.6316
October	19.5443	18.6903	19.1160
November	18.7570	18.1069	18.4089
December	18.6288	18.2895	18.4436