YEARLY HIGH
153.6704 NPR
YEARLY LOW
145.1246 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.3804 NPR

2016 XDR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 153.6704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 145.1246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5458 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.7613 to the December average rate of 146.2006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 153.6704 was up 1.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 151.5353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 768,352 NPR
2015 Average 718,004 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 725,623 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,729.06 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

152.8243
145.5984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 150.4648, compared to 148.2961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.4648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.2961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.9661 NPR (High: 150.7222 / Low: 146.7561). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4049 NPR (High: 150.6181 / Low: 149.2133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9661
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 152.2222) against the same month in 2015 (average: 140.2100), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0122 (+8.57%).

2016 Avg (February) 152.2222
2015 Avg (February) 140.2100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.7222 146.7561 148.7613
February 153.6704 149.7186 152.2222
March 150.5259 148.9962 149.4921
April 150.6181 149.2133 149.8251
May 151.9553 150.3930 150.9521
June 153.4610 150.5006 151.5358
July 150.7162 148.7364 149.5473
August 151.0934 148.7177 149.6260
September 150.3542 148.5313 149.4159
October 148.5961 146.1907 147.3290
November 148.5831 146.0766 147.6579
December 147.9995 145.1246 146.2006