YEARLY HIGH
0.0602 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0519 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0567 NPR

2012 LBP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 0.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0545 to the December average rate of 0.0581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0602 was up 5.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 301 NPR
2011 Average 246 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 260 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.40 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0601
0.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0554, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 NPR (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0525). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 NPR (High: 0.0593 / Low: 0.0587).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+24.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0594
2011 Avg (June) 0.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0567 0.0525 0.0545
February 0.0534 0.0519 0.0524
March 0.0544 0.0522 0.0534
April 0.0559 0.0538 0.0549
May 0.0596 0.0559 0.0576
June 0.0602 0.0587 0.0594
July 0.0594 0.0576 0.0588
August 0.0593 0.0587 0.0590
September 0.0593 0.0561 0.0579
October 0.0575 0.0551 0.0564
November 0.0592 0.0572 0.0583
December 0.0585 0.0576 0.0581