YEARLY HIGH
10.3702 NPR
YEARLY LOW
9.1774 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8722 NPR

2016 BWP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 10.3702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1928 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3456 to the December average rate of 10.1091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.3702 was down 2.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,851 NPR
2015 Average 50,687 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 45,887 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,963.83 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.2878
9.2600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 9.6687, compared to 10.0756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4593 NPR (High: 10.0209 / Low: 9.5617). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2165 NPR (High: 10.0714 / Low: 9.8549).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4593
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 10.2022) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.2153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-0.13%).

2016 Avg (August) 10.2022
2015 Avg (August) 10.2153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4627 9.1774 9.3456
February 9.9096 9.5045 9.6800
March 9.7690 9.4332 9.6070
April 10.0181 9.6513 9.8476
May 10.0209 9.5617 9.7326
June 10.0677 9.6166 9.7995
July 10.0714 9.8549 9.9698
August 10.3702 9.9352 10.2022
September 10.2313 9.8284 10.0458
October 10.1593 9.8747 10.0341
November 10.2489 9.8797 10.0926
December 10.2588 9.9968 10.1091