2017 NPR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0777 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0715 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0750 SBD

2017 NPR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0721 to the December average rate of 0.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0777 was up 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0768, 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 389 SBD

2016 Average 368 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 358 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0769

0.0717

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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 0.0745, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 SBD (High: 0.0772 / Low: 0.0746). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SBD (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0746).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+4.94%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0765

2016 Avg (May) 0.0729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0731	0.0715	0.0721
February	0.0730	0.0719	0.0726
March	0.0747	0.0726	0.0737
April	0.0766	0.0745	0.0757
May	0.0777	0.0757	0.0765
June	0.0771	0.0756	0.0765
July	0.0767	0.0753	0.0760
August	0.0769	0.0746	0.0757
September	0.0763	0.0742	0.0752
October	0.0754	0.0746	0.0750
November	0.0772	0.0746	0.0755
December	0.0761	0.0752	0.0757