YEARLY HIGH
0.0768 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0713 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0736 SBD

2016 NPR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0756 to the December average rate of 0.0727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0768 was down 2.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0791, 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 384 SBD
2015 Average 383 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 357 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.22 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0760
0.0722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SBD 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 0.0741, compared to 0.0732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 SBD (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0733).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0763), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0756
2015 Avg (January) 0.0763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0768 0.0747 0.0756
February 0.0751 0.0738 0.0744
March 0.0758 0.0738 0.0744
April 0.0755 0.0733 0.0746
May 0.0734 0.0721 0.0729
June 0.0733 0.0717 0.0725
July 0.0739 0.0729 0.0734
August 0.0737 0.0726 0.0731
September 0.0740 0.0729 0.0734
October 0.0739 0.0733 0.0735
November 0.0738 0.0723 0.0732
December 0.0739 0.0713 0.0727