YEARLY HIGH
30.0515 NPR
YEARLY LOW
26.4547 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3365 NPR

2017 QAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 30.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 26.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5967 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.9111 to the December average rate of 28.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.0515 was down 0.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 30.2908, 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 150,257 NPR
2016 Average 147,557 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 132,274 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,983.69 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.1763
26.9935
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 28.8311, compared to 27.8419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.9339 NPR (High: 28.3886 / Low: 26.4547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3775 NPR (High: 30.0515 / Low: 29.6740).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9339
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5889 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 29.9111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 29.5598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3513 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 29.9111
2016 Avg (January) 29.5598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.0515 29.6740 29.9111
February 29.7458 29.2795 29.4444
March 29.3618 28.5749 28.9416
April 28.6032 28.1172 28.3765
May 28.4838 28.0442 28.2979
June 28.3940 27.1668 28.0153
July 28.5110 27.6416 28.0893
August 28.3069 27.5868 27.9625
September 28.3042 27.5364 27.8748
October 28.7877 27.2357 27.8476
November 28.3886 26.4547 27.2587
December 28.4231 27.8011 28.0185