YEARLY HIGH
1.2251 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.0655 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1583 NPR

2012 LRD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.2251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1596 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1296 to the December average rate of 1.1965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2251 was up 2.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,126 NPR
2011 Average 5,138 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 5,327 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 798.11 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2113
1.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1315, compared to 1.1852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1141 NPR (High: 1.1883 / Low: 1.0742). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 NPR (High: 1.2108 / Low: 1.1859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1904) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0734 (+6.57%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1904
2011 Avg (November) 1.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1883 1.0742 1.1296
February 1.0992 1.0655 1.0773
March 1.1235 1.0683 1.0948
April 1.1381 1.0978 1.1203
May 1.2122 1.1333 1.1679
June 1.2240 1.1756 1.1992
July 1.1953 1.1644 1.1850
August 1.2108 1.1859 1.1990
September 1.2045 1.1515 1.1806
October 1.1968 1.1215 1.1595
November 1.2251 1.1670 1.1904
December 1.2145 1.1773 1.1965