YEARLY HIGH
0.0975 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0881 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0926 NPR

2016 KRW to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.0917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0975 was up 3.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487,562 NPR
2015 Average 453,582 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 440,560 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,001.31 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0970
0.0890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0909, compared to 0.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0045 NPR (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0881). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 NPR (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0920).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+9.10%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0963
2015 Avg (August) 0.0883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0905 0.0884 0.0896
February 0.0910 0.0883 0.0896
March 0.0926 0.0881 0.0905
April 0.0935 0.0920 0.0927
May 0.0933 0.0901 0.0911
June 0.0938 0.0903 0.0921
July 0.0959 0.0927 0.0942
August 0.0975 0.0957 0.0963
September 0.0972 0.0951 0.0962
October 0.0968 0.0931 0.0947
November 0.0939 0.0919 0.0929
December 0.0934 0.0900 0.0917