YEARLY HIGH
224.4814 STD
YEARLY LOW
197.0684 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.6031 STD

2017 NPR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 224.4814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 197.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4130 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.8934 to the December average rate of 201.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 224.4814 was up 3.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 217.1049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,122,407 STD
2016 Average 1,030,403 STD
Yearly Trough Low 985,342 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,064.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

223.7077
197.0657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to STD 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 215.4908, compared to 201.7153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.7754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.4908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.7153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 9.3635 STD (High: 220.6077 / Low: 211.2443). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6416 STD (High: 203.1919 / Low: 199.5502).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.3635
December Spread (Stable) ±3.6416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.1116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 221.4875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 202.8351), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6524 (+9.20%).

2017 Avg (April) 221.4875
2016 Avg (April) 202.8351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.0108 209.1689 211.8934
February 218.0115 210.7518 214.7533
March 220.0098 215.8412 217.4698
April 224.4814 217.5442 221.4875
May 220.6077 211.2443 215.3759
June 213.3101 208.1584 211.9648
July 208.7531 202.6387 206.4054
August 204.4658 199.4150 202.7657
September 201.1247 197.0684 199.2859
October 202.0703 197.8972 200.0379
November 202.4472 198.6804 200.5348
December 203.1919 199.5502 201.2624