YEARLY HIGH
0.6281 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.6228 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6252 BTN

2016 NPR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.6281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.6228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6249 to the December average rate of 0.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6281 was down 1.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6376, 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 3,141 BTN
2015 Average 3,124 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 3,114 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.68 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6253
0.6248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BTN 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 0.6251, compared to 0.6252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0048 BTN (High: 0.6279 / Low: 0.6231). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BTN (High: 0.6259 / Low: 0.6243).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.6253) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.29%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.6253
2015 Avg (October) 0.6235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6268 0.6230 0.6249
February 0.6267 0.6230 0.6252
March 0.6265 0.6243 0.6252
April 0.6259 0.6243 0.6250
May 0.6264 0.6244 0.6252
June 0.6262 0.6231 0.6250
July 0.6266 0.6228 0.6252
August 0.6264 0.6235 0.6253
September 0.6272 0.6238 0.6253
October 0.6281 0.6240 0.6253
November 0.6273 0.6229 0.6252
December 0.6279 0.6231 0.6251