2018 AFN to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7853 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.4386 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5105 NPR

2018 AFN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.7853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.4386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3467 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4588 to the December average rate of 1.4954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7853 was up 8.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,927 NPR

2017 Average 7,667 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 7,193 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,733.56 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5645

1.4491

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.4955, compared to 1.5255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3138 NPR (High: 1.7853 / Low: 1.4716). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 NPR (High: 1.5031 / Low: 1.4893).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3138

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.5274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+1.08%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.5274

2017 Avg (November) 1.5110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4757	1.4386	1.4588
February	1.5064	1.4657	1.4852
March	1.5031	1.4893	1.4979
April	1.5205	1.4871	1.5013
May	1.5336	1.5045	1.5190
June	1.5258	1.4945	1.5107
July	1.5444	1.4929	1.5078
August	1.5453	1.5090	1.5301
September	1.5644	1.5114	1.5375
October	1.5788	1.5405	1.5549
November	1.7853	1.4716	1.5274
December	1.5198	1.4716	1.4954