2018 FKP to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

156.8980 NPR

YEARLY LOW

137.3481 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

145.8559 NPR

2018 FKP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 156.8980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 137.3481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5499 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.6891 to the December average rate of 143.1970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 156.8980 was up 11.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 140.8767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 784,490 NPR

2017 Average 670,952 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 686,741 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,749.46 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

154.5681

139.4274

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 144.5219, compared to 147.1900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.5219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.1900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 10.9453 NPR (High: 153.1262 / Low: 142.1809). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4389 NPR (High: 144.7979 / Low: 143.3591).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.9453

June Spread (Stable) ±1.4389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.1141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 153.3063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 137.4469), the exchange rate shifted by +15.8595 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (October) 153.3063

2017 Avg (October) 137.4469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.9889	137.3481	140.6891
February	145.5858	142.5045	143.8852
March	147.6423	143.6475	145.3444
April	150.2335	145.6915	147.7137
May	147.0620	143.3278	145.3686
June	144.7979	143.3591	144.1302
July	146.4892	143.4437	144.7613
August	147.3803	140.5859	143.2119
September	153.1808	146.3295	150.3524
October	156.8980	149.7324	153.3063
November	153.1262	142.1809	148.3112
December	145.4311	141.3275	143.1970