YEARLY HIGH
14.0175 NPR
YEARLY LOW
13.0235 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5812 NPR

2016 SBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.0235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9940 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2195 to the December average rate of 13.7586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.0175 was up 4.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.4588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,087 NPR
2015 Average 65,285 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 65,117 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,970.08 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.8489
13.1623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.5029, compared to 13.6596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.4813 NPR (High: 14.0175 / Low: 13.5361). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1180 NPR (High: 13.6418 / Low: 13.5238).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4813
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1180

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.7586) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.1154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6433 (+4.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.7586
2015 Avg (December) 13.1154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3932 13.0235 13.2195
February 13.5534 13.3199 13.4361
March 13.5499 13.1994 13.4338
April 13.6466 13.2507 13.4112
May 13.8729 13.6281 13.7248
June 13.9434 13.6401 13.7917
July 13.7196 13.5343 13.6224
August 13.7746 13.5768 13.6796
September 13.7215 13.5220 13.6247
October 13.6418 13.5238 13.6063
November 13.8348 13.5473 13.6662
December 14.0175 13.5361 13.7586