YEARLY HIGH
12.9673 NPR
YEARLY LOW
11.0138 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9741 NPR

2012 SBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 12.9673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 11.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9535 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1853 to the December average rate of 12.3239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9673 was up 15.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,836 NPR
2011 Average 48,652 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 55,069 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,767.40 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.9071
11.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NPR 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 11.6561, compared to 12.2920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.7635 NPR (High: 12.6121 / Low: 11.8486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1814 NPR (High: 12.6825 / Low: 12.5010).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7635
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4261 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.7506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.5261), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2245 (+33.85%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.7506
2011 Avg (June) 9.5261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3351 11.0179 11.1853
February 11.4612 11.0138 11.1891
March 11.5001 11.0358 11.2628
April 11.8367 11.4122 11.5862
May 12.2406 11.7672 11.9628
June 12.9673 12.3209 12.7506
July 12.6333 11.9972 12.3245
August 12.6825 12.5010 12.5641
September 12.6121 11.8486 12.2944
October 12.1675 11.5749 11.9002
November 12.5553 12.0406 12.3447
December 12.4333 12.1873 12.3239