YEARLY HIGH
0.4039 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3571 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3908 GMD

2016 NPR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.4039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3670 to the December average rate of 0.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4039 was down 8.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4432, 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 2,019 GMD
2015 Average 2,010 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,786 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.59 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4051
0.3576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to GMD 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 0.3842, compared to 0.3973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0433 GMD (High: 0.4030 / Low: 0.3597). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GMD (High: 0.4021 / Low: 0.3982).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.4011) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0291 (-6.75%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.4011
2015 Avg (April) 0.4302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3730 0.3609 0.3670
February 0.3656 0.3571 0.3616
March 0.4030 0.3597 0.3794
April 0.4039 0.3987 0.4011
May 0.4025 0.3945 0.3995
June 0.4014 0.3929 0.3965
July 0.3992 0.3947 0.3971
August 0.4016 0.3950 0.3985
September 0.4018 0.3958 0.3990
October 0.4021 0.3982 0.3999
November 0.4011 0.3868 0.3951
December 0.3967 0.3911 0.3943