YEARLY HIGH
17.2086 NPR
YEARLY LOW
15.5965 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5338 NPR

2018 CNY to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 17.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 15.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6121 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8435 to the December average rate of 16.4002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2086 was up 7.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.9953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 430,215 NPR
2017 Average 385,391 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 389,912 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,302.83 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.1367
15.7259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 16.4968, compared to 16.5708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0285 NPR (High: 17.0466 / Low: 16.0182). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1844 NPR (High: 16.5700 / Low: 16.3855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0285
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1844

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4487 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 17.0191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7090), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3101 (+8.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 17.0191
2017 Avg (October) 15.7090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1606 15.5965 15.8435
February 16.4724 16.0997 16.2902
March 16.5700 16.3855 16.4549
April 16.9071 16.4241 16.6784
May 17.1295 16.7671 16.9467
June 16.9146 16.5427 16.7673
July 16.6172 16.1058 16.3611
August 16.6204 16.0550 16.2559
September 16.9451 16.6070 16.8179
October 17.2086 16.8302 17.0191
November 17.0466 16.0182 16.5704
December 16.7439 16.0833 16.4002