YEARLY HIGH
29.4080 NPR
YEARLY LOW
28.2325 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6514 NPR

2016 SAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 29.4080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1754 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6874 to the December average rate of 28.9407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.4080 was up 2.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.5744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,040 NPR
2015 Average 136,791 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 141,163 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,877.22 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.1826
28.2849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 28.6572, compared to 28.6456 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) 28.6572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8656 NPR (High: 29.2674 / Low: 28.4018). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1613 NPR (High: 28.4224 / Low: 28.2611).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8656
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1613

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 0.5563 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 29.1078) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.4586), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6492 (+10.01%).

2016 Avg (February) 29.1078
2015 Avg (February) 26.4586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.0530 28.2325 28.6874
February 29.4080 28.8286 29.1078
March 29.0571 28.2865 28.5515
April 28.4224 28.2611 28.3597
May 28.8481 28.2614 28.5356
June 28.9981 28.4577 28.7011
July 28.7685 28.5005 28.6597
August 28.6863 28.4523 28.5420
September 28.6308 28.3156 28.4721
October 28.5184 28.2850 28.4464
November 29.2674 28.4018 28.8127
December 29.1350 28.7471 28.9407