2017 NPR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2322 BIF

YEARLY LOW

15.2996 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.5457 BIF

2017 NPR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.2322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 15.2996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9326 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4255 to the December average rate of 17.1115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.2322 was up 9.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,161 BIF

2016 Average 75,237 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 76,498 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,662.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.2801

15.2569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.1690, compared to 16.9224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6541 BIF (High: 17.1542 / Low: 16.5001). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1688 BIF (High: 16.8064 / Low: 16.6376).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6541

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0758 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.1115) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.4332), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6783 (+10.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.1115

2016 Avg (December) 15.4332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.6258	15.2996	15.4255
February	16.0001	15.6407	15.7929
March	16.4542	15.8317	16.0967
April	16.5596	16.2808	16.4273
May	16.7100	16.3668	16.5299
June	16.8064	16.6376	16.7419
July	16.9035	16.4759	16.7475
August	17.1879	16.8827	16.9913
September	17.1542	16.5001	16.9175
October	17.0596	16.6685	16.8417
November	17.0622	16.7715	16.9248
December	17.2322	16.9821	17.1115