2016 NPR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 NPR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the NPR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 15.7218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 14.1560.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5658 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5084 to the December average rate of 15.4332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.7218 was down 2.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.1147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
NPR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.5784, compared to 15.5103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9319 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.1654 BIF (High: 15.5551 / Low: 14.3897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 BIF (High: 15.7017 / Low: 15.5893).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2173 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 15.4725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.7142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7584 (+5.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7262 | 14.2830 | 14.5084 |
| February | 14.4646 | 14.1560 | 14.2911 |
| March | 14.7423 | 14.3977 | 14.5794 |
| April | 14.7330 | 14.5422 | 14.6098 |
| May | 14.7104 | 14.3844 | 14.5690 |
| June | 15.5551 | 14.3897 | 14.9126 |
| July | 15.5242 | 15.3234 | 15.4215 |
| August | 15.5926 | 15.4325 | 15.5279 |
| September | 15.6789 | 15.4855 | 15.5843 |
| October | 15.7017 | 15.5893 | 15.6223 |
| November | 15.7218 | 15.2214 | 15.4725 |
| December | 15.6200 | 15.2857 | 15.4332 |