YEARLY HIGH
285.4397 IRR
YEARLY LOW
273.7871 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.5422 IRR

2016 NPR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 285.4397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 273.7871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6526 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.7273 to the December average rate of 277.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 285.4397 was down 1.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 291.2496, 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 1,427,199 IRR
2015 Average 1,410,569 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,368,935 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,263.17 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

285.1039
275.6429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to IRR 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 281.0600, compared to 280.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 281.0600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.3468 IRR (High: 282.3031 / Low: 273.9563). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5702 IRR (High: 285.2411 / Low: 283.6708).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.3468
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.5292 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 282.8646) against the same month in 2015 (average: 278.5670), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2976 (+1.54%).

2016 Avg (May) 282.8646
2015 Avg (May) 278.5670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 283.0229 275.2816 278.7273
February 279.2744 273.7871 276.4313
March 284.9071 277.2157 282.2691
April 285.2411 283.6708 284.3154
May 285.4397 279.9088 282.8646
June 284.0751 278.2244 281.7522
July 282.8312 278.9720 280.4030
August 281.8203 279.4732 280.9330
September 283.2616 280.0470 281.6400
October 283.3093 281.1865 281.8363
November 282.3031 273.9563 278.3071
December 278.8910 275.2858 277.0268