YEARLY HIGH
120.5921 NPR
YEARLY LOW
103.5122 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.7989 NPR

2018 CHF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 120.5921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 103.5122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0799 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.9790 to the December average rate of 113.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 120.5921 was up 10.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 109.4332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 602,961 NPR
2017 Average 529,106 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 517,561 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,399.58 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

120.3367
104.6738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 108.7065, compared to 114.8913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.7065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.8913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.9253 NPR (High: 117.2613 / Low: 110.3360). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9362 NPR (High: 109.1785 / Low: 107.2422).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.9253
April Spread (Stable) ±1.9362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 3.6066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 119.0314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 107.2943), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7371 (+10.94%).

2018 Avg (September) 119.0314
2017 Avg (September) 107.2943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.1281 103.5122 105.9790
February 111.4584 109.1855 110.2393
March 111.2812 108.8966 109.7680
April 109.1785 107.2422 108.4627
May 110.1999 106.7435 108.2739
June 110.6427 108.5736 109.5162
July 111.3395 109.2487 110.4980
August 117.2613 110.3360 112.5532
September 120.5921 117.0746 119.0314
October 120.1102 117.1292 118.4769
November 117.2440 111.6643 114.8703
December 116.0450 112.0527 113.9181