2012 ZAR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9385 NPR

YEARLY LOW

9.3967 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4055 NPR

2012 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 10.9385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 9.3967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5418 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2488 to the December average rate of 10.1386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9385 was up 1.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.7540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 546,924 NPR

2011 Average 510,900 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 469,836 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,088.15 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.8452

9.6875

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 10.4967, compared to 10.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.7152 NPR (High: 10.1119 / Low: 9.3967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2857 NPR (High: 10.0982 / Low: 9.8125).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7152

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7458 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 10.7487) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5199 (+5.08%).

2012 Avg (August) 10.7487

2011 Avg (August) 10.2288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5772	10.0115	10.2488
February	10.6764	10.0540	10.3068
March	10.7656	10.4046	10.5809
April	10.8524	10.3003	10.5548
May	10.8870	10.4154	10.6398
June	10.9219	10.2985	10.6492
July	10.8866	10.4502	10.7245
August	10.9385	10.4958	10.7487
September	10.8593	10.1689	10.5298
October	10.1119	9.3967	9.7840
November	10.0982	9.8125	9.9604
December	10.3476	9.7745	10.1386