YEARLY HIGH
10.4230 NPR
YEARLY LOW
9.6564 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0702 NPR

2017 BWP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 10.4230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 9.6564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7665 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2875 to the December average rate of 10.1224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4230 was up 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.3702, 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 52,115 NPR
2016 Average 49,362 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 48,282 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,832.57 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.3338
9.7776
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 10.0982, compared to 10.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4598 NPR (High: 10.4084 / Low: 9.9485). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1282 NPR (High: 10.2995 / Low: 10.1713).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4598
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.2875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9418 (+10.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.2875
2016 Avg (January) 9.3456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4230 10.1593 10.2875
February 10.2995 10.1713 10.2570
March 10.3233 9.8946 10.1963
April 10.0109 9.6564 9.8240
May 10.1253 9.7769 9.9348
June 10.1536 10.0151 10.0893
July 10.1876 9.9559 10.0637
August 10.1964 9.9069 10.0200
September 10.2250 10.0686 10.1532
October 10.1484 9.8351 10.0303
November 9.9710 9.7919 9.8639
December 10.4084 9.9485 10.1224