YEARLY HIGH
5.1536 NPR
YEARLY LOW
4.7751 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9230 NPR

2016 ETB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 5.1536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 4.7751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3786 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0667 to the December average rate of 4.8476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1536 was up 0.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,768 NPR
2015 Average 24,802 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 23,875 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,892.87 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1522
4.7755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.9999, compared to 4.8461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1579 NPR (High: 5.0920 / Low: 4.9341). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 NPR (High: 4.8641 / Low: 4.8424).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1579
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.1208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.8862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2346 (+4.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.1208
2015 Avg (February) 4.8862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1246 4.9950 5.0667
February 5.1536 5.0697 5.1208
March 5.0920 4.9341 5.0068
April 4.9574 4.9093 4.9335
May 4.9647 4.9004 4.9355
June 4.9891 4.9018 4.9360
July 4.9282 4.8512 4.8964
August 4.8641 4.8424 4.8513
September 4.8677 4.8037 4.8313
October 4.8304 4.7839 4.8069
November 4.9204 4.7751 4.8429
December 4.9035 4.8085 4.8476