2013 SBD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1064 NPR

YEARLY LOW

11.7525 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0868 NPR

2013 SBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 15.1064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 11.7525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3539 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2329 to the December average rate of 13.7689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.1064 was up 16.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.9673, 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 75,532 NPR

2012 Average 59,877 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 58,762 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,769.45 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.5517

11.8150

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 12.2975, compared to 13.8761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.3800 NPR (High: 14.9804 / Low: 13.6003). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3667 NPR (High: 12.2483 / Low: 11.8815).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3800

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5488 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 14.3237) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.2944), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0293 (+16.51%).

2013 Avg (September) 14.3237

2012 Avg (September) 12.2944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4542	11.8524	12.2329
February	12.2664	11.8078	12.1521
March	12.3779	11.9866	12.2162
April	12.2483	11.8815	12.0431
May	12.5799	11.7525	12.1767
June	13.4205	12.5448	12.9639
July	13.6418	13.2355	13.4143
August	14.9804	13.6003	14.0627
September	15.1064	13.9253	14.3237
October	14.0438	13.6433	13.7748
November	14.1190	13.6932	13.9125
December	13.9638	13.5599	13.7689