YEARLY HIGH
16.1485 CDF
YEARLY LOW
10.5848 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0117 CDF

2017 NPR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 16.1485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.5848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5637 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1472 to the December average rate of 15.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.1485 was up 46.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.0138, 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 80,742 CDF
2016 Average 45,043 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 52,924 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,818.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.0077
10.7053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to CDF 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 12.8014, compared to 15.2220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.5181 CDF (High: 15.8991 / Low: 14.3810). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2179 CDF (High: 15.1318 / Low: 14.9139).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5181
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4489 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.5659) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1250), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4409 (+70.58%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.5659
2016 Avg (August) 9.1250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6367 10.5848 11.1472
February 12.2826 11.4729 11.8720
March 12.9907 12.2365 12.6216
April 13.6553 12.9792 13.3282
May 13.8752 13.5847 13.7248
June 14.4764 13.8200 14.1145
July 15.8991 14.3810 15.0964
August 16.1485 15.0238 15.5659
September 15.2881 14.8738 15.1170
October 15.1318 14.9139 15.0533
November 15.3542 14.9528 15.1473
December 15.6328 15.1308 15.3524