YEARLY HIGH
0.9635 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.9021 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9290 NPR

2017 JPY to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.9635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 0.9021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9470 to the December average rate of 0.9101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9635 was down 10.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 481,748 NPR
2016 Average 495,233 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 451,054 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,694.37 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9529
0.9062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.9357, compared to 0.9222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0361 NPR (High: 0.9499 / Low: 0.9138). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 NPR (High: 0.9206 / Low: 0.9029).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9470) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+4.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9470
2016 Avg (January) 0.9087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9635 0.9287 0.9470
February 0.9606 0.9346 0.9490
March 0.9470 0.9191 0.9328
April 0.9539 0.9217 0.9382
May 0.9307 0.9021 0.9185
June 0.9398 0.9178 0.9288
July 0.9297 0.9048 0.9175
August 0.9408 0.9168 0.9321
September 0.9499 0.9138 0.9321
October 0.9334 0.9092 0.9221
November 0.9333 0.9063 0.9195
December 0.9206 0.9029 0.9101