2018 BAM to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

70.7407 NPR

YEARLY LOW

62.1335 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.0472 NPR

2018 BAM to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 70.7407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 62.1335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6072 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4456 to the December average rate of 65.7782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.7407 was up 11.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.4144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353,703 NPR

2017 Average 300,692 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 310,668 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,035.82 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

69.7670

62.8709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 65.0243, compared to 67.0702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.0702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.2954 NPR (High: 70.0879 / Low: 64.7925). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1343 NPR (High: 65.5245 / Low: 64.3902).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2954

February Spread (Stable) ±1.1343

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.1897 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 69.1924) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.5818), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6105 (+10.56%).

2018 Avg (October) 69.1924

2017 Avg (October) 62.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.7866	62.1335	63.4456
February	65.5245	64.3902	65.0515
March	66.0978	64.9609	65.5925
April	66.9907	65.1146	66.0175
May	66.2846	64.1442	65.3144
June	65.4498	64.1815	64.7242
July	67.2839	65.0980	65.8054
August	67.7308	64.5777	65.7274
September	69.8913	67.6464	68.9149
October	70.7407	68.1263	69.1924
November	70.0879	64.7925	67.0027
December	66.9998	64.7652	65.7782