2016 LRD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3029 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.1270 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2046 NPR

2016 LRD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.3029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1758 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2584 to the December average rate of 1.1808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3029 was up 3.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,514 NPR

2015 Average 5,976 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 5,635 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 879.19 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3040

1.1539

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.2328, compared to 1.1764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0882 NPR (High: 1.2845 / Low: 1.1964). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 NPR (High: 1.1959 / Low: 1.1843).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0882

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.2915) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1209 (+10.33%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.2915

2015 Avg (February) 1.1706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2845	1.1964	1.2584
February	1.3029	1.2755	1.2915
March	1.2870	1.2530	1.2648
April	1.2585	1.1716	1.2102
May	1.1956	1.1712	1.1826
June	1.2019	1.1793	1.1895
July	1.1959	1.1843	1.1903
August	1.1869	1.1270	1.1664
September	1.1770	1.1551	1.1674
October	1.1851	1.1548	1.1666
November	1.2088	1.1687	1.1872
December	1.2041	1.1604	1.1808