2017 NPR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2299 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8352 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0037 LRD

2017 NPR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.2299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.8352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3946 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8599 to the December average rate of 1.2210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2299 was up 38.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8873, 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 6,149 LRD

2016 Average 4,157 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,176 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,973.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2571

0.8237

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 0.8947, compared to 1.1128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2537 LRD (High: 1.1315 / Low: 0.8777). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 LRD (High: 1.2299 / Low: 1.2128).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2537

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.2210) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3740 (+44.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.2210

2016 Avg (December) 0.8470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8755	0.8352	0.8599
February	0.8873	0.8678	0.8788
March	0.9123	0.8749	0.8917
April	0.9230	0.9026	0.9119
May	0.9243	0.8995	0.9137
June	0.9216	0.9023	0.9119
July	0.9219	0.8735	0.9004
August	1.1315	0.8777	1.0982
September	1.1432	1.1183	1.1328
October	1.1531	1.1190	1.1366
November	1.2229	1.1505	1.1877
December	1.2299	1.2128	1.2210