YEARLY HIGH
1.0606 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.9669 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0035 XPF

2016 NPR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.0606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0937 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0203 to the December average rate of 1.0445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0606 was down 6.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1321, 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 5,303 XPF
2015 Average 5,249 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,834 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468.65 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0504
0.9792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to XPF 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 0.9953, compared to 1.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0429 XPF (High: 1.0098 / Low: 0.9669). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XPF (High: 0.9996 / Low: 0.9923).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+1.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0445
2015 Avg (December) 1.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0385 1.0026 1.0203
February 1.0098 0.9669 0.9851
March 1.0150 0.9911 1.0017
April 0.9996 0.9839 0.9907
May 1.0034 0.9753 0.9875
June 0.9947 0.9728 0.9864
July 1.0101 0.9936 1.0019
August 1.0068 0.9812 0.9938
September 0.9996 0.9923 0.9957
October 1.0251 0.9981 1.0121
November 1.0329 1.0060 1.0219
December 1.0606 1.0189 1.0445