2016 NPR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 NPR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the NPR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 77.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 73.5735.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4358 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.6729 to the December average rate of 75.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 77.0093 was down 7.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 82.8126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
NPR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.5649, compared to 75.5673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.3337 LAK (High: 77.0093 / Low: 74.6755). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3992 LAK (High: 76.3290 / Low: 75.9299).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2480 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 75.6729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 81.3519), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6790 (-6.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.0093 | 74.6755 | 75.6729 |
| February | 75.3466 | 73.5735 | 74.4249 |
| March | 76.8295 | 74.7430 | 75.9074 |
| April | 76.6338 | 75.6674 | 76.2513 |
| May | 76.7858 | 75.0173 | 75.8398 |
| June | 75.9864 | 74.3176 | 75.2931 |
| July | 75.6160 | 74.9705 | 75.2381 |
| August | 75.9015 | 75.2111 | 75.5896 |
| September | 76.2719 | 75.4714 | 75.8053 |
| October | 76.3290 | 75.9299 | 76.1069 |
| November | 76.4902 | 74.4005 | 75.5122 |
| December | 75.9707 | 73.8971 | 75.1517 |