YEARLY HIGH
72.4883 NPR
YEARLY LOW
60.3984 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.1390 NPR

2016 AZN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 72.4883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 60.3984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0899 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.9575 to the December average rate of 61.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.4883 was down 44.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 129.9319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 362,442 NPR
2015 Average 508,833 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 301,992 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,449.40 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

72.3379
60.2627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 69.2682, compared to 65.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.2682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.3912 NPR (High: 69.8918 / Low: 64.5006). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4617 NPR (High: 70.9492 / Low: 69.4875).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3912
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 71.3316) against the same month in 2015 (average: 97.1037), the exchange rate shifted by -25.7721 (-26.54%).

2016 Avg (May) 71.3316
2015 Avg (May) 97.1037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.0646 66.8937 67.9575
February 70.5145 67.3153 69.0473
March 69.8918 64.5006 66.3398
April 70.9492 69.4875 70.1220
May 72.4883 70.4528 71.3316
June 72.4531 69.7029 70.8108
July 69.7156 66.9526 68.6198
August 67.0166 64.7511 65.8963
September 65.5566 63.9896 64.9662
October 66.8908 64.4585 65.9495
November 64.6248 62.8345 63.3577
December 62.5794 60.3984 61.2690