YEARLY HIGH
0.1377 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1193 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1304 SCR

2017 NPR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1228 to the December average rate of 0.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1377 was up 4.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1323, 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 688 SCR
2016 Average 617 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 597 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.65 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1368
0.1216
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 0.1281, compared to 0.1328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 SCR (High: 0.1310 / Low: 0.1217). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SCR (High: 0.1332 / Low: 0.1297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1355) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+9.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1355
2016 Avg (December) 0.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1251 0.1193 0.1228
February 0.1275 0.1226 0.1254
March 0.1310 0.1217 0.1278
April 0.1331 0.1263 0.1305
May 0.1332 0.1297 0.1314
June 0.1349 0.1277 0.1308
July 0.1343 0.1272 0.1314
August 0.1342 0.1288 0.1327
September 0.1343 0.1302 0.1321
October 0.1349 0.1274 0.1316
November 0.1358 0.1272 0.1332
December 0.1377 0.1298 0.1355