YEARLY HIGH
8.3796 NPR
YEARLY LOW
7.2639 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6726 NPR

2017 SCR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 8.3796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.2639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1157 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1423 to the December average rate of 7.3798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.3796 was down 2.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.6086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,898 NPR
2016 Average 40,502 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 36,319 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,578.29 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.2186
7.3035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 7.8106, compared to 7.5346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5860 NPR (High: 8.2177 / Low: 7.6317). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1993 NPR (High: 7.7090 / Low: 7.5096).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5860
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1993

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1700 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.1423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0891 (-1.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.1423
2016 Avg (January) 8.2315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3796 7.9945 8.1423
February 8.1545 7.8432 7.9723
March 8.2177 7.6317 7.8281
April 7.9152 7.5132 7.6659
May 7.7090 7.5096 7.6082
June 7.8301 7.4149 7.6469
July 7.8626 7.4459 7.6095
August 7.7632 7.4523 7.5367
September 7.6813 7.4471 7.5725
October 7.8518 7.4120 7.6020
November 7.8591 7.3656 7.5069
December 7.7048 7.2639 7.3798