YEARLY HIGH
0.1323 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1162 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1235 SCR

2016 NPR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.1162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1215 to the December average rate of 0.1233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1323 was down 7.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1438, 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 662 SCR
2015 Average 649 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 581 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.71 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1269
0.1210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SCR 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 0.1235, compared to 0.1235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0143 SCR (High: 0.1314 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SCR (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1224).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1264) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-6.82%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1264
2015 Avg (April) 0.1356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1257 0.1181 0.1215
February 0.1314 0.1171 0.1227
March 0.1279 0.1207 0.1241
April 0.1323 0.1201 0.1264
May 0.1298 0.1213 0.1245
June 0.1242 0.1162 0.1216
July 0.1250 0.1185 0.1224
August 0.1260 0.1222 0.1237
September 0.1258 0.1224 0.1241
October 0.1255 0.1224 0.1242
November 0.1260 0.1205 0.1235
December 0.1250 0.1207 0.1233