YEARLY HIGH
6.2574 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.8229 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0131 KPW

2026 NPR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 6.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 5.8229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4345 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1980 to the December average rate of 5.9109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2574 was down 5.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.6529, 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 31,287 KPW
2025 Average 32,305 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 29,115 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,172.33 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.2331
5.8420
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR to KPW 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 6.0532, compared to 5.8927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2779 KPW (High: 6.1920 / Low: 5.9141). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 KPW (High: 5.9182 / Low: 5.8952).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2779
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1444 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.1980) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.5229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3249 (-4.98%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.1980
2025 Avg (January) 6.5229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2574 6.0783 6.1980
February 6.2287 6.0769 6.2005
March 6.1920 5.9141 6.0676
April 6.0968 5.9318 6.0312
May 5.9287 5.8656 5.8868
June 5.9877 5.8748 5.9348
July 5.9499 5.8229 5.8746
August 5.9182 5.8952 5.9109