YEARLY HIGH
8.3902 NPR
YEARLY LOW
7.2118 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8323 NPR

2017 SZL to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.3902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 7.2118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1783 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0396 to the December average rate of 7.8298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.3902 was up 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,951 NPR
2016 Average 36,662 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 36,059 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,891.70 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.2430
7.2707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 7.9621, compared to 7.7024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8285 NPR (High: 8.3134 / Low: 7.4849). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2151 NPR (High: 8.1100 / Low: 7.8949).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8285
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.4873 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.1620) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9692), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1928 (+17.12%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.1620
2016 Avg (March) 6.9692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2000 7.9226 8.0396
February 8.2392 7.9639 8.1197
March 8.3902 7.7674 8.1620
April 7.9633 7.4099 7.6748
May 8.0267 7.5802 7.7780
June 8.1100 7.8949 7.9986
July 7.9583 7.6666 7.8427
August 7.9349 7.5676 7.7306
September 7.9767 7.7273 7.8523
October 7.7834 7.3344 7.6075
November 7.5232 7.2118 7.3517
December 8.3134 7.4849 7.8298