YEARLY HIGH
0.5034 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4532 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4839 PHP

2017 NPR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.5034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4568 to the December average rate of 0.4893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5034 was up 8.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4620, 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 2,517 PHP
2016 Average 2,210 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,266 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.71 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5022
0.4526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to PHP 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 0.4749, compared to 0.4928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0168 PHP (High: 0.5012 / Low: 0.4843). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 PHP (High: 0.4922 / Low: 0.4859).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0626 (+14.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4980
2016 Avg (August) 0.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4606 0.4532 0.4568
February 0.4712 0.4594 0.4663
March 0.4826 0.4703 0.4766
April 0.4869 0.4765 0.4822
May 0.4881 0.4802 0.4836
June 0.4907 0.4786 0.4840
July 0.4967 0.4869 0.4914
August 0.5034 0.4900 0.4980
September 0.5007 0.4840 0.4940
October 0.5012 0.4843 0.4934
November 0.4977 0.4858 0.4908
December 0.4922 0.4859 0.4893