2018 BOB to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2189 NPR

YEARLY LOW

14.5954 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.8293 NPR

2018 BOB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 17.2189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 14.5954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6235 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7287 to the December average rate of 16.3550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2189 was up 8.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.8071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,095 NPR

2017 Average 75,068 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 72,977 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,117.56 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.2764

14.4971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 15.2004, compared to 16.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8939 NPR (High: 17.0202 / Low: 16.1263). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0927 NPR (High: 15.1012 / Low: 15.0085).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8939

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3965 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 17.0448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.0573), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9875 (+13.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 17.0448

2017 Avg (October) 15.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.8467	14.5954	14.7287
February	15.0929	14.7424	14.9042
March	15.1012	15.0085	15.0543
April	15.4804	15.0453	15.2067
May	15.8087	15.3735	15.6222
June	15.9110	15.5054	15.6862
July	16.0479	15.8475	15.9155
August	16.4262	15.8383	16.1129
September	16.8288	16.3397	16.6726
October	17.2189	16.8678	17.0448
November	17.0202	16.1263	16.6483
December	16.6693	16.1374	16.3550