YEARLY HIGH
0.0778 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0449 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0515 BOB

2026 NPR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0778 was up 52.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0511, 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 389 BOB
2025 Average 248 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 225 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.63 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0811
0.0419
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR to BOB 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 0.0465, compared to 0.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0322 BOB (High: 0.0772 / Low: 0.0449). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0778).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.0778) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+57.65%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.0778
2025 Avg (August) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0482 0.0467 0.0476
February 0.0478 0.0470 0.0476
March 0.0475 0.0454 0.0466
April 0.0468 0.0456 0.0463
May 0.0455 0.0451 0.0452
June 0.0460 0.0452 0.0456
July 0.0772 0.0449 0.0551
August 0.0778 0.0778 0.0778