YEARLY HIGH
0.1462 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1301 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1379 NPR

2016 RWF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.1462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1437 to the December average rate of 0.1316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1462 was down 2.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 731 NPR
2015 Average 721 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 650 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.42 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1461
0.1302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1419, compared to 0.1340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0100 NPR (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1362). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 NPR (High: 0.1344 / Low: 0.1321).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1412) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-2.31%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1412
2015 Avg (June) 0.1446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1457 0.1417 0.1437
February 0.1458 0.1431 0.1448
March 0.1427 0.1384 0.1413
April 0.1415 0.1365 0.1397
May 0.1440 0.1385 0.1407
June 0.1462 0.1362 0.1412
July 0.1432 0.1364 0.1394
August 0.1367 0.1323 0.1350
September 0.1344 0.1321 0.1333
October 0.1344 0.1306 0.1324
November 0.1344 0.1302 0.1324
December 0.1334 0.1301 0.1316