YEARLY HIGH
0.1894 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1663 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1792 NPR

2017 XAF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.1894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1763 to the December average rate of 0.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1894 was up 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 947 NPR
2016 Average 905 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 831 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.57 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1893
0.1668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1734, compared to 0.1851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 NPR (High: 0.1769 / Low: 0.1705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 NPR (High: 0.1871 / Low: 0.1842).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.1874) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+2.90%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.1874
2016 Avg (September) 0.1822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1783 0.1737 0.1763
February 0.1776 0.1715 0.1738
March 0.1728 0.1696 0.1716
April 0.1716 0.1663 0.1687
May 0.1769 0.1705 0.1736
June 0.1795 0.1750 0.1762
July 0.1849 0.1788 0.1810
August 0.1880 0.1828 0.1844
September 0.1894 0.1856 0.1874
October 0.1893 0.1838 0.1865
November 0.1882 0.1832 0.1857
December 0.1871 0.1842 0.1855