YEARLY HIGH
140.8767 NPR
YEARLY LOW
127.5829 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.1878 NPR

2017 FKP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 140.8767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 127.5829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2938 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.4805 to the December average rate of 137.7803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 140.8767 was down 12.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 161.1761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 704,383 NPR
2016 Average 728,059 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 637,914 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,468.94 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

138.5527
129.2837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 132.3110, compared to 136.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.3110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 8.3096 NPR (High: 140.8767 / Low: 132.5670). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6626 NPR (High: 139.3959 / Low: 136.7333).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.3096
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6626

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.7239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 137.4480) against the same month in 2016 (average: 140.4009), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9528 (-2.10%).

2017 Avg (September) 137.4480
2016 Avg (September) 140.4009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.8313 131.0814 134.4805
February 137.1374 132.1233 133.7800
March 131.4161 128.2163 130.0561
April 133.7792 127.5829 130.6048
May 134.7995 131.9597 133.1311
June 134.4508 130.5108 131.8132
July 135.4095 132.1970 134.0006
August 135.4325 131.0146 132.5575
September 140.8767 132.5670 137.4480
October 140.8646 136.2287 137.4469
November 138.8752 134.8845 137.1547
December 139.3959 136.7333 137.7803