YEARLY HIGH
0.3575 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.2781 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3138 NPR

2017 NGN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.2781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3479 to the December average rate of 0.2857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3575 was down 35.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 357,548 NPR
2016 Average 438,154 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 278,141 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,407.12 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3541
0.2795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.3334, compared to 0.2941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0469 NPR (High: 0.3250 / Low: 0.2781). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 NPR (High: 0.2872 / Low: 0.2840).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5407), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1928 (-35.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3479
2016 Avg (January) 0.5407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3575 0.3428 0.3479
February 0.3542 0.3363 0.3401
March 0.3432 0.3287 0.3358
April 0.3350 0.3250 0.3280
May 0.3298 0.3162 0.3250
June 0.3295 0.2942 0.3237
July 0.3362 0.2938 0.3256
August 0.3250 0.2781 0.2871
September 0.2939 0.2833 0.2877
October 0.2930 0.2877 0.2899
November 0.2911 0.2858 0.2886
December 0.2872 0.2840 0.2857