YEARLY HIGH
0.0770 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0709 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0748 HKD

2017 NPR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0712 to the December average rate of 0.0760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0770 was up 5.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0732, 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 385 HKD
2016 Average 361 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 354 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.60 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0770
0.0707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to HKD 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 0.0740, compared to 0.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0021 HKD (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0743). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0761 / Low: 0.0754).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0764) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+5.50%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0764
2016 Avg (August) 0.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0718 0.0709 0.0712
February 0.0728 0.0716 0.0724
March 0.0747 0.0726 0.0737
April 0.0760 0.0746 0.0752
May 0.0762 0.0750 0.0756
June 0.0761 0.0754 0.0757
July 0.0766 0.0752 0.0758
August 0.0770 0.0759 0.0764
September 0.0764 0.0743 0.0757
October 0.0754 0.0743 0.0750
November 0.0761 0.0746 0.0752
December 0.0766 0.0755 0.0760