YEARLY HIGH
1.8827 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.6777 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7871 NPR

2017 RUB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.8827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.6777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2050 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8191 to the December average rate of 1.7550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8827 was up 4.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,414 NPR
2016 Average 8,060 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 8,389 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.93 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8464
1.7113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.8141, compared to 1.7600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1231 NPR (High: 1.8327 / Low: 1.7097). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 NPR (High: 1.7798 / Low: 1.7378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1231
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.8351) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4209 (+29.76%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.8351
2016 Avg (February) 1.4143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8441 1.7780 1.8191
February 1.8827 1.8009 1.8351
March 1.8647 1.7809 1.8221
April 1.8555 1.7935 1.8268
May 1.8411 1.7495 1.8043
June 1.8327 1.7097 1.7770
July 1.7521 1.6994 1.7286
August 1.7581 1.6777 1.7225
September 1.8272 1.7660 1.7905
October 1.8269 1.7763 1.8036
November 1.7780 1.7239 1.7600
December 1.7798 1.7378 1.7550