YEARLY HIGH
1.8329 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.4654 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5153 NPR

2017 KGS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.8329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.4654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3675 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5704 to the December average rate of 1.4763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8329 was up 13.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,165 NPR
2016 Average 7,693 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 7,327 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,837.43 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5799
1.4669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.5310, compared to 1.4995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3638 NPR (High: 1.8329 / Low: 1.4691). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 NPR (High: 1.4836 / Low: 1.4654).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3638
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.5078) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0524 (-3.36%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.5078
2016 Avg (August) 1.5603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5792 1.5606 1.5704
February 1.5673 1.5406 1.5483
March 1.5456 1.5033 1.5252
April 1.5335 1.5054 1.5188
May 1.5336 1.5083 1.5198
June 1.5187 1.4926 1.5036
July 1.5042 1.4774 1.4892
August 1.8329 1.4691 1.5078
September 1.5356 1.4910 1.5056
October 1.5318 1.5080 1.5200
November 1.5121 1.4725 1.4981
December 1.4836 1.4654 1.4763