YEARLY HIGH
16.9421 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.4895 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2609 BIF

2022 NPR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 16.9421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 15.4895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4526 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8163 to the December average rate of 15.6690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.9421 was down 0.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.0282, 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 84,710 BIF
2021 Average 83,535 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 77,448 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,262.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.9349
15.5116
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 16.6185, compared to 15.9032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5601 BIF (High: 16.2552 / Low: 15.6951). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2517 BIF (High: 16.2963 / Low: 16.0446).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5601
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 16.8163) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16.6417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1746 (+1.05%).

2022 Avg (January) 16.8163
2021 Avg (January) 16.6417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9421 16.5532 16.8163
February 16.8808 16.5944 16.7447
March 16.8366 16.3189 16.6049
April 16.9066 16.4962 16.6725
May 16.7280 16.2046 16.4605
June 16.6329 16.2630 16.4123
July 16.2963 16.0446 16.1685
August 16.3188 16.0174 16.1474
September 16.2552 15.6951 16.0337
October 15.8249 15.4895 15.6302
November 15.9976 15.5008 15.7705
December 15.9311 15.5625 15.6690