YEARLY HIGH
91.9782 NPR
YEARLY LOW
79.2757 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.3612 NPR

2018 CAD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 91.9782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 79.2757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7025 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.8961 to the December average rate of 84.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.9782 was up 8.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.8433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459,891 NPR
2017 Average 401,564 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 396,378 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,512.41 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

91.4095
79.4861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 82.2068, compared to 86.5155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.2068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.5155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.8720 NPR (High: 89.7558 / Low: 83.8838). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3838 NPR (High: 84.2839 / Low: 82.9001).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.8720
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.2917 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 90.4159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.6636), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7523 (+9.38%).

2018 Avg (October) 90.4159
2017 Avg (October) 82.6636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.6004 81.0128 81.8961
February 83.2422 81.2373 81.9039
March 81.3360 79.2757 80.4797
April 83.6133 80.7096 82.4554
May 85.3257 82.7916 83.8729
June 83.3886 81.6537 82.6331
July 84.2839 82.9001 83.6842
August 87.5635 83.7807 85.3138
September 90.3654 86.8360 88.5019
October 91.9782 89.2229 90.4159
November 89.7558 83.8838 87.1242
December 86.2889 81.8459 84.0529