YEARLY HIGH
63.1198 NPR
YEARLY LOW
57.7578 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.8043 NPR

2016 BAM to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 63.1198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 57.7578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3619 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8092 to the December average rate of 58.4696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 63.1198 was up 0.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.7372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 315,599 NPR
2015 Average 291,199 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 288,789 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,809.67 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

62.3341
58.1183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 61.3526, compared to 60.2561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.3526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.2561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.7693 NPR (High: 63.1198 / Low: 60.3504). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6424 NPR (High: 61.5259 / Low: 60.8834).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7693
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 61.9828) against the same month in 2015 (average: 57.6084), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3744 (+7.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 61.9828
2015 Avg (February) 57.6084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.8561 58.8444 59.8092
February 63.1198 60.3504 61.9828
March 61.6412 60.1996 60.9605
April 62.0711 61.0834 61.6570
May 62.6009 60.9436 61.8283
June 62.7669 61.2560 61.8775
July 61.3244 60.3370 60.8127
August 62.0829 60.5485 61.2887
September 61.5259 60.8834 61.1725
October 61.1115 59.4382 60.1846
November 60.7044 58.9982 59.6083
December 59.7679 57.7578 58.4696