YEARLY HIGH
0.8873 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7675 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8312 LRD

2016 NPR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.8873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.7675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1197 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7951 to the December average rate of 0.8470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8873 was down 4.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9336, 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 4,436 LRD
2015 Average 4,188 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,838 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.75 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8659
0.7660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to LRD 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 0.8123, compared to 0.8502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0589 LRD (High: 0.8535 / Low: 0.7946). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 LRD (High: 0.8444 / Low: 0.8362).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.8576) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0233 (+2.80%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.8576
2015 Avg (August) 0.8343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8359 0.7785 0.7951
February 0.7840 0.7675 0.7743
March 0.7981 0.7770 0.7907
April 0.8535 0.7946 0.8272
May 0.8538 0.8364 0.8456
June 0.8480 0.8320 0.8407
July 0.8444 0.8362 0.8401
August 0.8873 0.8425 0.8576
September 0.8657 0.8496 0.8566
October 0.8659 0.8438 0.8573
November 0.8556 0.8273 0.8424
December 0.8618 0.8305 0.8470