YEARLY HIGH
8.9208 NPR
YEARLY LOW
6.5989 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7567 NPR

2013 SCR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 8.9208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 6.5989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3218 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6680 to the December average rate of 8.2098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.9208 was up 29.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.8728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,604 NPR
2012 Average 31,165 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 32,995 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,609.13 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.6675
6.4862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 7.2647, compared to 8.2488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.8059 NPR (High: 8.8916 / Low: 8.0856). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1472 NPR (High: 8.2691 / Low: 8.1219).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8059
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3090 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 8.4857) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.6977), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7880 (+26.70%).

2013 Avg (September) 8.4857
2012 Avg (September) 6.6977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7679 6.5989 6.6680
February 7.0589 6.6575 6.8283
March 7.4904 7.0920 7.3533
April 7.5289 7.3415 7.4242
May 7.6662 7.3594 7.4574
June 8.0969 7.6568 7.8571
July 8.1544 7.8343 7.9818
August 8.8916 8.0856 8.3489
September 8.9208 8.2625 8.4857
October 8.2809 8.0969 8.1767
November 8.4184 8.1970 8.2896
December 8.2691 8.1219 8.2098