YEARLY HIGH
13.9822 NPR
YEARLY LOW
12.8699 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3364 NPR

2017 SBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 13.9822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 12.8699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1123 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8625 to the December average rate of 13.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.9822 was down 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.0175, 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 69,911 NPR
2016 Average 67,908 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 64,350 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,561.28 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9412
12.9960
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 13.4280, compared to 13.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4618 NPR (High: 13.4111 / Low: 12.9493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1427 NPR (High: 13.3975 / Low: 13.2549).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4618
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3482 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.8625) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.2195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6430 (+4.86%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.8625
2016 Avg (January) 13.2195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9822 13.6847 13.8625
February 13.9102 13.7064 13.7775
March 13.7834 13.3955 13.5614
April 13.4183 13.0468 13.2132
May 13.2096 12.8699 13.0784
June 13.2306 12.9621 13.0748
July 13.2821 13.0422 13.1622
August 13.3998 13.0020 13.2146
September 13.4812 13.1046 13.2926
October 13.3975 13.2549 13.3313
November 13.4111 12.9493 13.2493
December 13.3058 13.1441 13.2186