YEARLY HIGH
0.0135 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 CAD

2016 NPR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0135 was up 2.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0132, 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 67 CAD
2015 Average 62 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 59 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.43 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0133
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to CAD 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0122).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0132) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+8.73%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0132
2015 Avg (January) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0135 0.0128 0.0132
February 0.0129 0.0123 0.0126
March 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123
April 0.0123 0.0118 0.0121
May 0.0122 0.0118 0.0121
June 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
July 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
August 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
September 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123
October 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0126 0.0122 0.0125
December 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123