YEARLY HIGH
11.2120 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.4420 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8531 KRW

2017 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 11.2120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 10.4420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7699 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8522 to the December average rate of 10.5389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.2120 was down 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.3492, 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 56,060 KRW
2016 Average 54,003 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 52,210 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,849.61 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.1118
10.4868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to KRW 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 10.8560, compared to 10.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4437 KRW (High: 11.0895 / Low: 10.6458). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1802 KRW (High: 10.9842 / Low: 10.8040).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4437
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.2536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 11.0597) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6770 (+6.52%).

2017 Avg (August) 11.0597
2016 Avg (August) 10.3827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0895 10.6458 10.8522
February 10.7362 10.5534 10.6509
March 10.8967 10.6284 10.7601
April 11.1078 10.7182 10.9720
May 11.1187 10.8089 10.9247
June 11.1366 10.8433 10.9762
July 11.1765 10.8100 11.0052
August 11.2120 10.9201 11.0597
September 11.0743 10.8636 10.9810
October 10.9842 10.8040 10.8852
November 10.7772 10.4592 10.6316
December 10.6229 10.4420 10.5389