YEARLY HIGH
0.0654 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0580 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0605 NPR

2017 BIF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0654 was down 7.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327 NPR
2016 Average 333 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 290 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.65 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0655
0.0578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0619, compared to 0.0591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 NPR (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0608). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 NPR (High: 0.0601 / Low: 0.0595).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0648) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-5.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0648
2016 Avg (January) 0.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0654 0.0640 0.0648
February 0.0639 0.0625 0.0633
March 0.0632 0.0608 0.0621
April 0.0614 0.0604 0.0609
May 0.0611 0.0598 0.0605
June 0.0601 0.0595 0.0597
July 0.0607 0.0592 0.0597
August 0.0592 0.0582 0.0589
September 0.0606 0.0583 0.0591
October 0.0600 0.0586 0.0594
November 0.0596 0.0586 0.0591
December 0.0589 0.0580 0.0584