2018 BWP to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1248 NPR

YEARLY LOW

10.2826 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7299 NPR

2018 BWP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 11.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 10.2826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8422 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4486 to the December average rate of 10.5693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1248 was up 6.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,624 NPR

2017 Average 50,348 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 51,413 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,211.12 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0959

10.3898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 10.7442, compared to 10.7156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7442

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6109 NPR (High: 10.9973 / Low: 10.3864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1942 NPR (High: 10.9907 / Low: 10.7965).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6109

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1942

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 11.0370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.0303), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0067 (+10.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 11.0370

2017 Avg (October) 10.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6594	10.2826	10.4486
February	10.9603	10.6123	10.7778
March	10.9907	10.7965	10.8762
April	10.9773	10.7537	10.8738
May	11.0285	10.7506	10.8823
June	10.7961	10.4587	10.6063
July	10.7531	10.5019	10.6626
August	10.6909	10.3066	10.5273
September	10.9973	10.3864	10.6894
October	11.1248	10.8238	11.0370
November	11.0089	10.5860	10.8077
December	10.7879	10.3830	10.5693