YEARLY HIGH
0.0730 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0712 NPR

2016 LBP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0713 to the December average rate of 0.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0730 was up 2.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365 NPR
2015 Average 340 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 351 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.81 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0725
0.0703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0712, compared to 0.0712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 NPR (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0705). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NPR (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0723) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+9.83%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0723
2015 Avg (February) 0.0659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0721 0.0702 0.0713
February 0.0730 0.0717 0.0723
March 0.0721 0.0704 0.0710
April 0.0707 0.0702 0.0705
May 0.0716 0.0702 0.0709
June 0.0721 0.0707 0.0713
July 0.0715 0.0708 0.0712
August 0.0712 0.0707 0.0709
September 0.0711 0.0704 0.0708
October 0.0709 0.0705 0.0707
November 0.0727 0.0705 0.0716
December 0.0725 0.0714 0.0720