YEARLY HIGH
29.1786 NPR
YEARLY LOW
27.0777 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7755 NPR

2017 SAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 29.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 27.0777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1009 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0394 to the December average rate of 27.4074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.1786 was down 0.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 29.4080, 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 145,893 NPR
2016 Average 143,248 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 135,389 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,504.48 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.2151
27.1059
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 28.0345, compared to 27.5165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.7768 NPR (High: 28.0373 / Low: 27.2605). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2528 NPR (High: 27.5695 / Low: 27.3167).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7768
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2528

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 29.0394) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.6874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3520 (+1.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 29.0394
2016 Avg (January) 28.6874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1786 28.8076 29.0394
February 28.8863 28.4288 28.5867
March 28.5102 27.7413 28.1009
April 27.7687 27.3014 27.5443
May 27.6589 27.2302 27.4731
June 27.5695 27.3167 27.4628
July 27.6801 27.1894 27.4659
August 27.4745 27.0777 27.2817
September 28.0373 27.2605 27.5190
October 28.0388 27.5981 27.7653
November 27.8705 27.3679 27.6599
December 27.5877 27.2060 27.4074