YEARLY HIGH
30.2908 NPR
YEARLY LOW
29.0879 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5133 NPR

2016 QAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 30.2908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 29.0879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2029 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5598 to the December average rate of 29.8145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 30.2908 was up 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.4345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 151,454 NPR
2015 Average 140,928 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 145,439 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,014.45 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

30.0534
29.1316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to NPR 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 29.5191, compared to 29.5075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8889 NPR (High: 30.1486 / Low: 29.2597). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1707 NPR (High: 29.2755 / Low: 29.1048).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8889
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1707

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5725 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 29.9766) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.2622), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7144 (+9.96%).

2016 Avg (February) 29.9766
2015 Avg (February) 27.2622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.9289 29.0879 29.5598
February 30.2908 29.6950 29.9766
March 29.9234 29.1364 29.4041
April 29.2755 29.1048 29.2084
May 29.7129 29.1202 29.3982
June 29.8695 29.3188 29.5675
July 29.6404 29.3488 29.5191
August 29.5425 29.3035 29.3980
September 29.4947 29.1665 29.3288
October 29.3702 29.1417 29.3007
November 30.1486 29.2597 29.6839
December 30.0043 29.6118 29.8145