YEARLY HIGH
43.3087 NPR
YEARLY LOW
40.2582 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.2578 NPR

2016 WST to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 43.3087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 40.2582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0505 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.4935 to the December average rate of 42.7575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.3087 was up 2.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.3094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216,544 NPR
2015 Average 203,197 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 201,291 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,252.46 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.8958
41.3660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 42.1091, compared to 42.4065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.3293 NPR (High: 42.5875 / Low: 40.2582). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5453 NPR (High: 42.4063 / Low: 41.8610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3293
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3245 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 42.7683) against the same month in 2015 (average: 41.0882), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6802 (+4.09%).

2016 Avg (November) 42.7683
2015 Avg (November) 41.0882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.5875 40.2582 41.4935
February 43.0676 41.2435 42.2974
March 42.4997 41.8661 42.1767
April 42.5555 41.6714 42.2792
May 42.4516 40.8562 41.9548
June 43.2152 41.7166 42.4532
July 42.9383 41.6780 42.3381
August 42.4903 41.7763 42.1592
September 42.5724 41.9469 42.2794
October 42.4063 41.8610 42.1362
November 43.3087 42.0561 42.7683
December 43.0743 42.0578 42.7575