YEARLY HIGH
8.0343 NPR
YEARLY LOW
6.3972 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3311 NPR

2016 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 8.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 6.3972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6370 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6148 to the December average rate of 7.8314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.0343 was down 7.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.7307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 401,713 NPR
2015 Average 403,658 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 319,862 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,851.24 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.9530
6.4932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 6.9862, compared to 7.6761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.7040 NPR (High: 8.0183 / Low: 7.3143). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3191 NPR (High: 8.0182 / Low: 7.6992).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 7.7343) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.4789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2553 (+3.41%).

2016 Avg (November) 7.7343
2015 Avg (November) 7.4789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8573 6.3972 6.6148
February 7.2032 6.7298 6.9103
March 7.1809 6.8030 6.9728
April 7.4596 6.9881 7.2809
May 7.4639 6.8040 6.9978
June 7.4845 6.8906 7.1405
July 7.6952 7.2948 7.4666
August 8.0183 7.3143 7.7772
September 7.8830 7.3417 7.5856
October 7.8741 7.4668 7.6617
November 8.0343 7.4732 7.7343
December 8.0182 7.6992 7.8314