2016 AFN to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6558 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.5413 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5858 NPR

2016 AFN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.5413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1145 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5694 to the December average rate of 1.6339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6558 was down 5.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,279 NPR

2015 Average 8,395 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 7,707 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 572.70 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6419

1.5458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.5648, compared to 1.6068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0726 NPR (High: 1.6285 / Low: 1.5559). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 NPR (High: 1.6264 / Low: 1.6122).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0726

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6339) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0609 (+3.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6339

2015 Avg (December) 1.5731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5875	1.5487	1.5694
February	1.6105	1.5728	1.5852
March	1.5878	1.5452	1.5636
April	1.5602	1.5438	1.5538
May	1.5729	1.5499	1.5594
June	1.5845	1.5413	1.5576
July	1.5740	1.5558	1.5649
August	1.6285	1.5559	1.5909
September	1.6219	1.5774	1.6018
October	1.6264	1.6122	1.6199
November	1.6456	1.6158	1.6293
December	1.6558	1.6212	1.6339