2012 NPR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

240.3150 STD

YEARLY LOW

211.1653 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.3567 STD

2012 NPR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 240.3150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 211.1653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1496 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.3763 to the December average rate of 214.2055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 240.3150 was down 9.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 266.7407, 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 1,201,575 STD

2011 Average 1,193,793 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,055,827 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,748.18 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

237.2754

212.1083

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to STD 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 226.2181, compared to 222.4953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.2181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.4953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 20.6962 STD (High: 236.7814 / Low: 216.0852). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7863 STD (High: 228.9468 / Low: 225.1605).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.6962

August Spread (Stable) ±3.7863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.7286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 235.1781) against the same month in 2011 (average: 252.9673), the exchange rate shifted by -17.7891 (-7.03%).

2012 Avg (February) 235.1781

2011 Avg (February) 252.9673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	236.7814	216.0852	231.3763
February	240.3150	228.8641	235.1781
March	237.2394	224.7189	230.9441
April	230.0674	220.6159	225.7121
May	223.3425	212.4191	218.5372
June	218.5580	211.1653	215.5610
July	226.3014	220.9401	224.1973
August	228.9468	225.1605	226.7820
September	230.1344	220.0750	225.2288
October	234.2903	219.4794	226.6434
November	221.3895	211.3719	217.9148
December	217.7897	211.4701	214.2055