YEARLY HIGH
0.4671 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3913 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4401 GMD

2017 NPR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3998 to the December average rate of 0.4624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4671 was up 15.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4039, 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 2,336 GMD
2016 Average 1,954 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,956 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.25 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4687
0.3935
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 0.4280, compared to 0.4522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0182 GMD (High: 0.4346 / Low: 0.4164). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 GMD (High: 0.4511 / Low: 0.4438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4624) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+17.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4624
2016 Avg (December) 0.3943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4066 0.3913 0.3998
February 0.4191 0.4032 0.4120
March 0.4346 0.4164 0.4245
April 0.4431 0.4345 0.4376
May 0.4512 0.4406 0.4474
June 0.4511 0.4438 0.4464
July 0.4514 0.4434 0.4468
August 0.4545 0.4413 0.4488
September 0.4510 0.4384 0.4462
October 0.4586 0.4410 0.4521
November 0.4618 0.4525 0.4569
December 0.4671 0.4590 0.4624