YEARLY HIGH
8.4400 NPR
YEARLY LOW
7.2214 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8351 NPR

2017 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.4400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 7.2214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2186 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0194 to the December average rate of 7.8639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.4400 was up 5.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0343, 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 422,002 NPR
2016 Average 366,615 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 361,071 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,931.09 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.2368
7.2822
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 7.9620, compared to 7.7083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8662 NPR (High: 8.3651 / Low: 7.4989). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2605 NPR (High: 8.1417 / Low: 7.8812).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8662
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4632 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.1572) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9728), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1844 (+16.99%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.1572
2016 Avg (March) 6.9728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2294 7.9010 8.0194
February 8.3011 7.9879 8.1379
March 8.4400 7.7578 8.1572
April 7.9316 7.4186 7.6941
May 8.0624 7.4874 7.7753
June 8.1417 7.8812 7.9882
July 7.9758 7.6269 7.8492
August 7.9240 7.5649 7.7276
September 8.0160 7.7124 7.8436
October 7.8324 7.2856 7.6034
November 7.5641 7.2214 7.3617
December 8.3651 7.4989 7.8639