YEARLY HIGH
0.6824 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5456 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6603 KGS

2017 NPR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.6824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.5456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1368 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6368 to the December average rate of 0.6774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6824 was down 4.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7162, 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 3,412 KGS
2016 Average 3,254 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,728 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 684.07 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6814
0.6327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to KGS 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 0.6533, compared to 0.6673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1351 KGS (High: 0.6807 / Low: 0.5456). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 KGS (High: 0.6408 / Low: 0.6332).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1351
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6774) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0395 (+6.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6774
2016 Avg (December) 0.6379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6408 0.6332 0.6368
February 0.6491 0.6381 0.6459
March 0.6652 0.6470 0.6557
April 0.6643 0.6521 0.6584
May 0.6630 0.6521 0.6580
June 0.6700 0.6584 0.6651
July 0.6769 0.6648 0.6715
August 0.6807 0.5456 0.6650
September 0.6707 0.6512 0.6642
October 0.6631 0.6528 0.6579
November 0.6791 0.6613 0.6675
December 0.6824 0.6740 0.6774