YEARLY HIGH
85.4776 NPR
YEARLY LOW
70.7290 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.8574 NPR

2018 BND to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 85.4776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 70.7290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7487 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.0271 to the December average rate of 72.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.4776 was up 10.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.4532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 427,388 NPR
2017 Average 377,264 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 353,645 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,743.26 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.7800
70.8958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 78.2708, compared to 77.4440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.2708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.4440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 13.6902 NPR (High: 84.4192 / Low: 70.7290). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0854 NPR (High: 79.6591 / Low: 78.5737).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.6902
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0854

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 7.3063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 83.6230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.5302), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0928 (+9.27%).

2018 Avg (October) 83.6230
2017 Avg (October) 76.5302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.9711 76.2111 77.0271
February 78.8717 77.2304 78.0358
March 79.6591 78.5737 79.0938
April 80.6118 78.9130 79.7934
May 81.7866 73.3777 79.9286
June 81.6284 71.4538 75.7459
July 82.0740 72.4694 77.6208
August 81.7296 72.4940 73.9182
September 84.5510 75.1324 78.0901
October 85.4776 82.6520 83.6230
November 84.4192 70.7290 79.3591
December 81.2247 70.7831 72.0528