YEARLY HIGH
0.1774 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1560 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1672 NPR

2012 XAF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.1560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1615 to the December average rate of 0.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1774 was up 3.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 887 NPR
2011 Average 779 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 780 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.11 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1764
0.1575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1647, compared to 0.1698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0111 NPR (High: 0.1692 / Low: 0.1581). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 NPR (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1673).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1748) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+3.78%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1748
2011 Avg (December) 0.1685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1692 0.1581 0.1615
February 0.1639 0.1560 0.1591
March 0.1662 0.1584 0.1620
April 0.1697 0.1626 0.1658
May 0.1711 0.1673 0.1692
June 0.1736 0.1673 0.1708
July 0.1696 0.1636 0.1657
August 0.1703 0.1655 0.1678
September 0.1749 0.1660 0.1710
October 0.1709 0.1642 0.1677
November 0.1760 0.1688 0.1715
December 0.1774 0.1719 0.1748