YEARLY HIGH
14.1051 NPR
YEARLY LOW
12.9842 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3686 NPR

2017 HKD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 14.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 12.9842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1209 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0411 to the December average rate of 13.1557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.1051 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.1897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 352,628 NPR
2016 Average 346,089 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 324,606 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,022.27 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.1370
12.9855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 13.5264, compared to 13.2108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3766 NPR (High: 13.7687 / Low: 13.3920). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1259 NPR (High: 13.2697 / Low: 13.1438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3766
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.2801 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.0411) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2051 (+1.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.0411
2016 Avg (January) 13.8359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1051 13.9274 14.0411
February 13.9589 13.7381 13.8165
March 13.7687 13.3920 13.5709
April 13.4009 13.1582 13.2908
May 13.3255 13.1164 13.2313
June 13.2697 13.1438 13.2079
July 13.2906 13.0552 13.1907
August 13.1682 12.9842 13.0814
September 13.4608 13.0844 13.2067
October 13.4627 13.2670 13.3406
November 13.3967 13.1426 13.2898
December 13.2487 13.0574 13.1557