YEARLY HIGH
0.6310 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5712 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6248 BTN

2017 NPR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.6310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0599 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6252 to the December average rate of 0.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6310 was up 0.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6281, 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 3,155 BTN
2016 Average 3,126 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,856 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.34 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6265
0.6193
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 0.6253, compared to 0.6242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0589 BTN (High: 0.6301 / Low: 0.5712). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BTN (High: 0.6271 / Low: 0.6249).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.6259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.11%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.6259
2016 Avg (July) 0.6252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6287 0.6214 0.6252
February 0.6285 0.6216 0.6255
March 0.6296 0.6215 0.6258
April 0.6291 0.6211 0.6248
May 0.6286 0.6203 0.6252
June 0.6287 0.6233 0.6257
July 0.6310 0.6228 0.6259
August 0.6301 0.5712 0.6199
September 0.6264 0.6216 0.6240
October 0.6284 0.6216 0.6251
November 0.6270 0.6247 0.6251
December 0.6271 0.6249 0.6251